However, while we can be credited for many of the greatest parts of modern culture, we often fail to recognize how our hardships have affected our physical, mental, and emotional health as individuals and families. It has become the norm for us to ignore “signs of weakness” and uphold this narrative of a strong Black man or woman. While this seems like no big deal in your personal life, this can and has become detrimental to the advancement of Black people when passed from generation to generation. However, in 2025 and beyond, we will address and break these common generational cycles so that every generation after us is closer to positive health in all aspects.
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FAMU’s Marching 100 Band took the title for the Division 1 category when it beat last year’s champions, the North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine, on Dec. 13.
Distinguished leaders in education, business and the community who are alumni of Broward County Public Schools were honored at the 2024 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Publix Super Markets Charities. The celebration took place on Friday, December 1 at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale.
During the City of Tamarac’s Regular City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Tamarac City Commission unanimously appointed District 4 Commissioner Dr. Kicia Daniel as the City’s Vice Mayor.
Close your eyes and imagine this: a lively beat rolling down the streets of Broward County, Florida, not the jingling of sleigh bells but the unmistakable groove of “Atomic Dog.” That’s right—Santa Que and his Que Elves are coming to town! With the bass bumping and the purple-and-gold sleigh stocked with gifts, they’re delivering more than just toys—they’re spreading Black joy, love, and a holiday vibe like no other.
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer Carl Roche, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves as a Sailor in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is assigned to Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Houston.
Hans Ottinot, a prominent South Florida attorney, has been appointed this week as the interim city attorney for Lauderhill, a role that comes with a significant price tag for taxpayers. City records reveal that Ottinot will earn over $1 million annually in retainer fees.
During this unprecedented storm season, Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton caused significant impacts across the state of Florida. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) responded swiftly to each storm, restoring power to impacted customers in a matter of days. Just as importantly, FPL’s enhancements to the electric grid, including building stronger infrastructure, undergrounding power lines and deploying smart grid technology continued to benefit customers and helped to avoid outages and speed restoration.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is proud to announce a $500,000 investment in a collaborative partnership with Legal Aid Service of Broward County, the Broward County Human Services Department (BCHD), and the Manne Foundation to expand Legal Aid’s Homelessness Prevention Program. This initiative will provide critical legal and financial support to children and families at risk of eviction, addressing the growing housing crisis in Broward County.
Every child deserves a merry and bright holiday! With that message in mind, the Jessie Trice Community Health Foundation (JTCHF) and the Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) recently hosted their Annual Toy Drive at the JTCHS Dr. Fatima Zafar Center in Liberty City.