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        “The outpouring of support for experienced leadership, solid education experience and an independent voice fighting for our children is humbling in this non-partisan race,” said Alston, who is a product of Broward County Public Schools, a former Broward County Commissioner, former School Board Chairman and former Chief of Staff to Barbara Sharief. “I was born in south Broward, I understand Broward issues and I will continue fighting for academic excellence, safer schools and protecting our tax dollars while managing a $6 billion operation.  I am humbly asking the voters of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches and portions of Cooper City and Davie to send me back to continue unfinished business on the Broward School Board.”   

        BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Recently, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the U.S. Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, proudly announced that Broward County Transit has been awarded a $25 million FY24 Low and No Emission grant under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance its sustainability efforts. The funding will support the procurement of battery electric buses equipped with on-route chargers, replacing the older diesel vehicles.

       After decades of debate, Rock and Roll is clearly the progeny of Blues and Gospel music. This is the red clay, picking cotton from Sunrise till Sunset and nothing to eat but scraps Blues!  An often ignored contribution to this aural feast was the soul of a Queer Black woman in the 1940s named Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She was there before Elvis, Little Richard and the Beatles rocked their guitars.  

Art Prevails Project kicks off the summer with their captivating play ‘Seeking.’ This unique production weaves together the enchanting elements of music and magic, creating a spellbinding narrative that chronicles a young musician’s quest for independence. As he navigates an ever-changing world, he uncovers the profound influence of his family’s past on his future. Following its successful staged reading in 2022, ‘Seeking’ returns to the Amaturo Theatre at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts as a full production, promising an unforgettable experience.

The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country, after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a controversial law barring Florida local government from imposing such requirements on businesses.