This Past week , the Coral Springs City Commission unanimously selected Nancy Metayer Bowen to serve a second one-year term as Vice Mayor. Metayer Bowen, who made history in 2020 as the first Black and Haitian American woman elected to the Commission, represents Seat 3 and was re-elected in 2024.
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The Greater Miami (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated marked its 70th Anniversary
In times of challenge and change, faith continues to guide our community forward. Christianity has always been more than a belief; it’s a way of living, loving, and serving others. Through prayer, worship, and fellowship, we find the courage to overcome trials and the compassion to lift those in need. The Westside Gazette celebrates the churches, pastors, and believers who keep the light of Christ shining brightly, reminding us that with God’s grace, hope is never lost and unity is always possible.
Mayor Denise D. Grant is applauding the powerful work of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project after their recent visit to Paul Turner Elementary School in Broward County. The mentors inspired young male students, sparking excitement, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility for their futures.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. stands proudly on the pillars of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift, and every chapter is expected to uphold the fraternity’s high bar through Omega’s mandated programs. These programs ensure consistent leadership, committed service, and community impact across generations.
There’s something about hearing Kurt Carr’s “For Every Mountain” that still stops me in my tracks, even after all these years. It’s not just a song; it’s a testimony wrapped in melody. Every time the choir belts, “For every mountain You brought me over…” I can’t help but pause, breathe deep, and think about the mountains I’ve had to climb, and, more importantly, the grace that carried me through them.
Elks Lodge Project head, Nadine Hankerson, Ph. D., filed a “consumer protection Request for Investigation,” last week, charging “Fraudulent and unenforceable Settlement Agreement,” concerning the “Elks Historic Site” in Fort Lauderdale. Hankerson wants State Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Consumer Protection Division to probe what appears to be “a pattern of deceptive lending and misrepresentation practices involving several entities and individuals.” The request names Hershiser Capital Finance (HIF IV Lenders); Sator (Sator Venture Investments, Sator Investments, LLC) and related parties: Grand Lodge — IBPOEW (Leonard J. Polk, Jr., Esq., I Grand Exalted Ruler / Breach of Fiduciary Duty).
The City of Lauderhill, Commissioner John T. Hodgson, and Charlie’s Patties and Pastries invite the community to a special dedication ceremony celebrating the life and legacy of Charles Boothe Sr.—a visionary businessman and philanthropist who grew a small Caribbean bakery into a nationally recognized brand.
Join us for the One Love Jamaica Rebuild Concert — a night filled with music, unity, and hope as we raise funds to help rebuild Jamaica after the devastating hurricane.
Each year, BAAG hosts the Light Up Sistrunk Health Fair & Toy Drive in observance of World AIDS Day, continuing a tradition that highlights the group’s long-standing commitment to HIV awareness and support. The health-fair section now draws more than 1,000 attendees, offering children holiday toys while providing parents with HIV and PrEP education, free health screenings, condoms, and access to a wide range of community resources.