On Saturday, October 26th, the Broward Education Foundation is proud to collaborate with the Miami Dolphins for the Jason Jenkins Day of Service. This event, held on the Hollywood Broadwalk, will bring together the Mentoring and Prevention Programs of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) for a 5K Run/Walk and community service activities.
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During the October 14, Regular Commission Meeting, The City of Tamarac’s Mayor and Commission recognized October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hindu Heritage Month as Diwali approaches October 31 – November 1. Proclamations were also prepared in recognition of Florida League of Cities Government Week and Florida Climate Week.
The FAMU NAA Broward Chapter recently convened for their General Body Meeting, tackling pressing matters through insightful discussions facilitated by esteemed guests. Mrs. Marsha Ellison, President of the NAACP Fort Lauderdale Branch, and Honored Alumni Senator Rosalind Osgood, delivered timely and relevant contributions that resonated deeply with the Rattler community.
4-years-ago, “Hutch” as he’s known, launched “Black Professionals Month,” in October. Every year he acknowledges Accomplished Black Professionals, across the country and world, this time he’s celebrating 100. The Kickoff for ICABA’s 4th Annual Black Professionals Month was held in Atlanta October 1st, along with the renowned Author of the Wealth Choice and Clark University Professor, Dr. Dennis Kimbro. They were joined online and in-person by other leaders and executives around the world, including from, Africa, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, and London.
The idea of aligning with figures like Trump and Vance means accepting a narrative of Black dependency on white saviors. It is allowing the very mentality of people who have exploited, oppressed, and degraded us to dictate the terms of our existence. It is accepting a warped notion of masculinity that disregards the sacrifices of Black leaders who have fought for justice and equality. This isn’t about being “woke” or pandering to any political party—it’s about standing up for our heritage and refusing to be complicit in the erasure of our history.
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) National Alumni Association (NAA), Broward Chapter, graciously welcomed FAMU representatives to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National College Fair. The event, held at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, drew enthusiastic students eager to learn about the university.
In a discreet, nondescript building nestled in the heart of Broward County, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as a hub of strategic focus on keeping the county safe during an emergency like a storm. Rows of monitors illuminate maps and live updates, guiding rapid decisions and coordinated actions from government agencies across the county. During a storm, this center operates 24 hours a day, becoming the focal point for ensuring the safety and mobility of Broward County residents.
Slow-moving showers hovered over Asheville, N.C., on Sept. 25. At the time, Hurricane Helene was a Category 1 hurricane, swelling on Cancun’s eastern Gulf of Mexico. By the evening of Sept. 26, that Category 1 hurricane dumped more than nine inches of rain on Asheville, and by noon Sept. 27, the city, perched 2,134 feet above sea level and 392 miles to the nearest coastal waters, began to feel the unimaginable devastation of being submerged by floodwaters. By the afternoon of Sept. 27, the Category 1 storm grew to a Category 4, causing residents in North Carolina to flee in search of safety.
Broward County Transit (BCT) is thrilled to announce that Cesar Perez, a dedicated member of its maintenance team, has been named First Runner-Up for the prestigious Bus Technician of the Year Award by the Florida Public Transit Association (FPTA).
Debutante is French, and it means female beginner. It was a young lady’s introduction to “Polite Society.” The first debutante ball in the world was Queen Charlotte’s Ball in Britain in 1780, held by King George III in honor of his wife’s birthday. For the English aristocracy this practice was used to announce a young woman’s marriageability to eligible bachelors.