Broward County welcomes two new County Commissioners. Commissioner Jared E. Moskowitz serves District 8. Commissioner Torey Alston serves District 9. Both were appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis after Commissioners Holness and Sharief had to resign to run for U.S. Representative. […]
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the names of the inaugural five schools in Florida to receive a Classroom Makeover Grant as part of a $2 million, 4-year commitment from its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation, to advance STEM curriculum, increase the exposure of Black students to STEM education and jumpstart students’ interest in STEM careers. […]
Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) Chairman Brian Lamb issued a $100,000 challenge to his alma mater Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) to further science technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Science technology, engineers, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) educational opportunities for students. […]
PPG (NYSE:PPG) recently announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project in collaboration with Heart of America to revitalize the Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club of Broward County in Florida. […]
Last week, the world paused to observe the life and legacy of one of mankind’s greatest fighters for civil and economic rights, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Just like every other year, parades, marches, public speeches, and community service activities were offered as both recognition of Dr. King’s contributions to society and symbols of an interest in keeping the spirit of his work alive. Yet, this year was especially wrought with criticisms and contradictions between the symbolism of the acts to honor Dr. King and the substance of the actions that continue to be taken that are against what Dr. King stood for. […]
Old Town Untapped Welcomes Classic Rock Therapy Live Music, Art Exhibitions, and Raku Demonstrations […]
Bobby Henry has been nothing but kind to me, especially considering that, up until today I’ve never met the man in person. But when he asked me to introduce him I knew I was ill-equipped. […]
On Saturday night, an FBI hostage rescue team breached a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. They safely recovered the three remaining captives after a nearly 11-hour hostage situation. According to the authorities, the suspect is dead. Four people, including a rabbi, were initially taken hostage. One of the hostages were released unarmed around 5 p.m. Two law enforcement officers told CNN that investigators believe the hostage taker may have been motivated to release Aafia Siddiqui. Authorities are not revealing the suspect’s identity due to the ongoing investigation. […]
Action for Literacy Day will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd. and include reading-oriented games, arts and crafts and a special scavenger hunt that will have participants chasing clues all over the park. The event is aimed at children in grades three and under. […]
“Education is a family affair”: It’s all about the children. Rev. Wiggins is seen hear reading to students at Collins Elementary School in Dania Beach , Florida. In his quest to lift up our young people, Rev. Wiggins has been engaged in educating students everyway he can. Rev. Paul R. Wiggins is seeking election for the Broward County School Board, District 1 Seat in 2022. We are all in this together. […]
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