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Biden’s jobs 1-10
Biden’s jobs 1-10 […]
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What is a concerned person to do?
What is a concerned person to do? […]
National News
Bishop Harry Jackson, Black Conservative Pastor Who Advised Trump, dies
A Black conservative pastor who advised President Donald Trump died Monday, his church announced. Bishop Harry Jackson “transitioned to be with the Lord,” the announcement said. It was unclear how old Jackson was and the cause of his death was not immediately disclosed. […]
National News
Zafar Brook: Director, General Affairs, Government Relations and Diversity, Hyundai Motor North America
Zafar Brooks is the Director, General Affairs, Government Relations and Diversity for Hyundai Motor North America. He is also Executive Director of Hyundai Hope On Wheels, Hyundai’s non-profit organization to helps kids fight cancer. At Hyundai, Brooks leads the company’s diversity efforts to support a culture of inclusion and equality. He runs the company’s corporate social responsibility program to create better communities through philanthropic activities. Brooks leads strategic direction and grant program for Hyundai Hope On Wheels. Under his leadership, the program has donated over $172 million to fund research for pediatric cancer. […]
Local News
L.A. Lee YMCA & Mizell Community Center welcomes new Director of Arts and Theatre
The YMCA of South Florida welcomes Cathleen Dean as its new Director of Arts and Theatre Performance. Her focus will be on planning, opening and programing the YMCA’s Victory Black Box Theatre at the new L.A. Lee YMCA & Mizell Community Center, 1409 NW Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, opening in April 2021. […]
Local News
The Grove at Miramar Celebrates Ribbon Cutting At Upscale Neighborhood Retail Plaza
Elected officials and tenants recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of The Grove At Miramar, an upscale neighborhood retail plaza featuring two distinct buildings inspired in the city’s Mediterranean architecture and located at 12280 Miramar Blvd. at the intersection of Flamingo Road. […]
Local News
Pompano Beach Arts presents Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival
“Since a spoken word artist, Brandon Leake, won America’s Got Talent in October, there has been an expanding interest in this highly competitive and visually aesthetic artform,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director. “That is why we are so proud that the Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival offers opportunities for workshops and artist talks, in addition to featuring the country’s premiere poets, who will dazzle audiences with their amazing word play as they battle it out for the top prizes.” […]
Local News
Prestigious Governmental Acknowledgement for Children’s Services Council Of Broward County
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. […]
Local News
Karen Jackson, Sisters Network Founder inspires others in new Book
When Four-time breast cancer survivor Karen Jackson was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no experience nor knowledge of the disease. Jackson felt alone and knew the importance of having people around during this difficult time. That was the reasoning behind her founding Sisters Network Inc. in 1994. And it’s why she’s detailing her journey in a new book, In the Company of My Sisters: My Story, My Truth.
Jackson’s new book speaks about her life dedicated to assisting other breast cancer survivors. She talked with the Defender about the book, Sisters Network Inc., and her motto in life. […]
National News
A Huge Victory and more Work to do
A Huge Victory and more Work to do […]