“Disabled job seekers are employed at far lower rates than anyone else in this nation, and that is unacceptable,” said Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24). “The GAO’s report shows that while progress has been made under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, too many barriers still block the path, especially when training providers fail to provide proper accommodations. That is not fairness, and it is not justice. True workforce development means real access for everyone. It is our shared responsibility to remove these barriers, strengthen our workforce programs, and close the employment gap so that disabled job seekers have a full and equal chance to contribute, thrive, and succeed in today’s economy.”
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The Fort Lauderdale Community Development Corporation (FTLCDC) invites the community to gather for an inspiring afternoon of fellowship and purpose at the “We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser” on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Urban League of Broward County, located at 560 NW 27th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
On this 100th anniversary Black History Month tour, I want to whisk us all away to experience the legacy of two African American giants among the Giant Sequoias of Sequoia National Park in California. We will get a glimpse of the incredibly brilliant Brigadier Charles Young, and his deep humility that led to a giant sequoia being named in honor of Booker T. Washington in the Giant Grove, 1903.
Last Sunday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) presented the Alcee L. Hastings Civil Rights & Social Justice Leadership Award to Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Davidson, Senior Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, recognizing his tremendous and varied contributions to the South Florida community.
Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, together with the City of Riviera Beach, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new office located at 3100 Broadway Avenue in Riviera Beach. This marks the organization’s expansion into Palm County following 16 years of measurable success in Broward County.
Literacy has always been more than reading words on a page. For Literacy Connection, Inc., literacy is about identity, access, empowerment, and community values deeply rooted in the organization’s mission as a Black-founded and Black-led nonprofit serving families across Broward County.
The world has lost a towering moral voice. The movement has lost a drum major. And many of us have lost a brother.
Underground style and ATL style clothing mean a lot to some of us young people, because they help us express who we are, where we from what we often stand for. Even though I’m not from Atlanta, ATL style still inspires me because of the confidence, discipline, and mindset behind it.
For many teens, immigration debates don’t feel distant or abstract; they feel personal. When ICE shows up in conversations, it’s often connected to stories about families facing sudden uncertainty. Seeing classmates or neighbors carry that fear into everyday life can be frustrating and heartbreaking. From a teen point of view, it can feel like the impact stretches far beyond policy and into real homes, schools, everyday life, and friendships.
Across Florida, voting is still legal and elections are still scheduled. But recent changes in election laws, procedures, and court cases mean voting has become more complicated — and easier to get wrong.