Holiday cheer is overflowing this year as Pompano Beach celebrates the season with a glorious array of events, and from the looks of it, Santa loves our City! The festivities kick-off with the 16th Annual Light Up MLK on November 18th at Annie Adderly Gillis Park with official tree lighting, live entertainment, and a visit from Santa! The beloved Yuletide on Atlantic Parade on December 7 will feature dazzling floats, marching bands, and another appearance from old St. Nick!
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After a tight first half that was separated by only seven points, Florida Memorial dominated the second half to take their ninth straight win against Florida National with a final score of 80-60 at the FMU Wellness Center, continuing their undefeated streak against the Conquistadors.
“She’s much more confident. She’s become more of a complete player.” That was how Tennis Channel commentator Chanda Rubin described 19-year-old American Coco Gauff as she steamrolled past Tunisian no. 6 seed Ons Jabeur to capture her first win at the WTA Finals in Cancun.
Education plays a vital role in the development of every child, irrespective of their background. However, Black communities have historically faced social challenges when it comes to accessing quality education. Despite these challenges, we have found success.
The Observer enjoys as rich a history as any other newspaper – Black, or white-owned. It began with the vision of its founders, Dr. Bill and Kathryn Lee.
For much of the last century, segregationists and their anti-Black racist allies who were intent on ensuring that African Americans couldn’t exercise the right to vote, erected an assortment of barriers to that end.
Now that Bernie is going into the retirement arena, he has made it clear that he’s only moving from one chapter to a new chapter of his life. He plans to do more ministry work, enjoy more time with his grandchildren, volunteer and provide consultation as needed. Bernie will be missed but will always be remembered for the work he has done and the many lives he has touched.
The official launch of this statewide, life-saving effort took place this weekend at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ( FAMU ) with more than 100 interested students lining up for the free heart screenings.
Those who want a cease-fire now are motivated by a desire to stop the killing, at least for the time agreed upon by the combatants. (I’m excluding discussion of a unilateral cease-fire, which neither side in this war is ever likely to support.) For a cease-fire to be effective, however, requires a number of agreements beyond initial acceptance.