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Broward Businesses are Winning MAP Broward funded Government Contracts!

October 20, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Local Broward County businesses have been paid over $11 million on Broward County’s MAP Broward (Mobility Advancement Program) funded projects. MAP Broward funding was approved in November 2018 by Broward County voters as a 1% surtax for 30 years. Tasked with improving transportation in Broward County, MAP Broward is estimated to generate $355 million annually for 27 more years with a projected $53 million annually in project opportunities for local certified Broward County businesses. […]

Venture Miami’s STEM Scholarship Program

October 20, 2022 Carma Henry 0

FMU is proud to be a participating school in Venture Miami’s STEM Scholarship Program, a partnership announced on Wednesday, October 12, by Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez. Venture Miami is an office within the City of Miami focused on improving the City’s standard of living through the creation of jobs, support for innovation, increase in wealth, and an overall improvement in the quality of life. […]

Shaw Street A Legacy of Love

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

A significant portion of NW Fourth Street in Fort Lauderdale has been renamed “Shaw St.”. […]

Fallen Army soldier finally honored decades after dying in Vietnam

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

A very special tribute was paid to a fallen soldier from Fort Pierce more than 52 years after he was killed serving in the Army in Vietnam. […]

DeSantis: a repeat offender of Black Floridians

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

DeSantis: a repeat offender of Black Floridians […]

Liar, Liar Pants on Fire

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Foganholi called Super Cartwright out on her big Pinocchio lies when she told him that Hopkins had embezzled funds from his job when working for the city of Pompano almost a decade ago. It was evident that Cartwright felt pressured to hire Hopkins after the interview committee made an error on his scoring sheet which placed him in second place when he should have been in first. […]

The San Antonio Police Department said in a video statement

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The San Antonio Police Department said in a video statement the officer was handling an unrelated disturbance call at the McDonald’s Sunday night when he saw a car, he believed had evaded police the previous day and called for backup. Before backup officers arrived, body camera video released by police shows the officer walk up to the driver’s side of the car, open the door, and order the driver out. […]

Eta Nu/Quettes Celebrate Cancer Awareness Month

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

The Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., in coordination with the Quettes (a supportive, auxiliary organization composed of wives and significant others) held a combined celebration on Friday, October 7, 2022, in recognition of the victims and survivors of cancer. Under the auspices of the Social Action committee chaired by Brother Melvin Davis, Quettes, Omega men, and the community at large joined forces to highlight and honor those who lost their lives in the battle against cancer and to celebrate the myriad victories. In doing so participants shared their stories and testimonies, offering vital information about treatment, relationships with doctors and other medical experts and the undeniable hope inherent in the human spirit. […]

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents Fruition by Tropical Botanic Artists Nine Creators Display Stunning Horticultural Images

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Pompano Beach Cultural Center is proud to present a group exhibition entitled Fruition by Tropical Botanic Artists, a Miami Florida Artist Collective. This exhibition of original botanical art focuses on the intriguing variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds produced by South Florida’s abundant native plant species. The opening reception takes place on October 14, 2022, at 6pm and the exhibition runs through January 3, 2023. For more information, www.pompanobeacharts.org. […]

Good Morning America (GMA) is Coming to FAMU’s Homecoming

October 13, 2022 Carma Henry 0

FAMU President Larry Robinson. Ph.D., made the announcement this week at the University’s Board of Trustees meeting. He said GMA coming to town just adds to the homecoming experience. “We have a wonderful tradition of Homecoming here with Rattlers coming from all over. To allow the rest of the world to see some of the festivities, experience the rich culture, and hear about the accomplishments of our graduates and students at FAMU, it doesn’t get any better than that.” […]