On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the FAMU Alumni Broward County Chapter held a celebratory event to bid farewell and extend well wishes to incoming students preparing to attend Florida A&M University (FAMU), one of the top HBCUs in the nation. The gathering took place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center’s Black Box Theater, located at 1409 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Frederick Douglass’s son, Major Charles Redmond Douglas, was long on intellect, but short on temper. He was a retired officer formerly with the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry. That was the first Black regiment established during the Civil War. He and his wife were refused service at a restaurant along the Chesapeake Bay. The disgusting reason was that they do not service colored people. That was paradoxical, because Massassuchetes fought on the Union side.
Broward County has been recognized with an impressive 29 Awards of Excellence from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) in 2024. The county’s aviation department took top honors with the prestigious Best of Show award for its Holiday Travel Advisories public outreach campaign.
If you haven’t heard, Project 2025 is a 920-page blueprint for a second Trump term, straight out of a dystopian novel. It’s packed with the horrifying policies MAGA Republicans dream of imposing.
On this past weekend the Fort Lauderdale Black Police Association (FLBPA) hosted its inaugural Teen Summit, a groundbreaking event aimed at inspiring and empowering the youth of Broward County. The summit brought together well over 200 teenagers from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful discussions, workshops, and activities focused on personal growth, leadership development, and community building.
Boy oh boy, if my favorite lunch lady, Ms. Monica, had to tell it, I stay hungry. Crogman Campus Eatery is not just a café; it’s a hub where you can have long conversations, adapt, adjust, and get to know what is now your extended family. Many people opt for food delivery services like Door Dash, and I’ve done that myself at times. However, there’s nothing like the experience at the café, or the buffet as I like to call it. The café is open late, until 10 p.m. at the latest, and is staffed by the kindest and most attentive people I’ve ever met.
Marlene Williams, a trailblazing retired executive from Xerox International, has been elected as the board chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County for a two-year term. Williams, who made history as the first African American woman to serve as vice president of Graphic Arts in the Southeastern United States and Canada, brings her extensive international business experience and dedication to the non-profit organization. She has served on the board for seven years and is the first Black woman to hold the position of board chair.
Kamala Harris has not only earned the President’s endorsement, but she has also earned the endorsement of millions of Floridians who she has stood in the gap for repeatedly.
The Faith Center’s Youth Department is excited to announce our annual “Impact Night” will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024. This year’s theme is “Think BIG (BOLD IN GOD)”. We want to encourage youth to Think BIG and to use their gifts, talents, and influence in a meaningful way. There will be live music, bounce houses, games, back-to-school gift giveaways and more. Doors open for a pre-event activity at 5:30 p.m. The main event begins at 7 p.m.
Broward County System connects passengers to various destinations across the county, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, beaches, shopping centers, and major employment hubs.