Alliance Community & Employment Services (ACES) will host its free Leaders with a Destiny Summit on Aug. 8, bringing together youth, families, educators, employers and community organizations for a day focused on education, advocacy and opportunities for individuals with disabilities and underserved communities.
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Decades before Rose Tydus’ name was placed on a public prayer garden in Opa-locka, she was carrying her Bible to the track at Carol City Senior High School.
Under the auspices of Broward County Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers, the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, in partnership with Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, will present Emancipation Day: Freedom Across the Caribbean on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale.
Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, successfully wrapped-up Fatherhood Week 2026, serving hundreds of fathers and families throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. The multi-day community initiative centered around the theme Fathers, Faith & Family.
The Florida Democratic Party is announcing a list of local city and School Board candidates who will get an extra boost to fight Republicans from the party’s Take Back Local program this election cycle.
The 17th Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce that two of our judges were recognized this month by the T.J. Reddick Bar Association for their outstanding service to the judiciary.
While summer often brings concerns about learning loss, the Community Education Alliance (CEA) is helping students move in the opposite direction. Now in its third year, the CEA Kids Camp is providing nearly 50 elementary and middle school students with a dynamic seven-week summer experience designed to prevent the “summer slide” through high-quality academic instruction, cultural enrichment, mentorship, and meaningful family engagement.
Our generation is growing up in a world where it’s easy to judge people before getting to know them. Social media can spread negativity faster than kindness, and sometimes it feels like people would rather argue than understand each other. But I believe love is what breaks those walls down. A simple compliment, a kind message, or choosing not to spread rumors can make a bigger difference than we realize. You never know what someone is battling behind closed doors, and your kindness could be exactly what they need.
For more than 30 years, the Lindsey-Owens-Allen-Ford (LOAF) Family Reunion has been much more than a family gathering. It has become a cherished tradition rooted in faith, love, education, and the enduring belief that strong families build strong communities.
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