On Thursday, September 12th, the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on Provident Place, a new senior housing community in Pompano Beach. The community will feature 100 affordable units, providing much-needed housing options for seniors in the area. The project aims to address the growing demand for affordable housing, ensuring that seniors have access to comfortable and secure living arrangements. With its convenient location in Pompano Beach, Provident Place is poised to become a vibrant and supportive community for its residents.
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, representing Florida’s 24th district, recently took a group of young scholars from the 5000 Role Models program on a trip to Washington, D.C.…
For the first time in Fort Lauderdale’s history, the iconic Stanley Cup will make an appearance on Sistrunk Boulevard. The championship trophy, which has been hoisted by some of the greatest hockey players in the world, will be on display at Smitty’s on September 18, 2024, from 7 p.m., to 9 p.m. The event offers fans a rare opportunity to see the Stanley Cup up close and capture photos with the historic trophy.
This project, a partnership between FAMU and three other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—Jackson State University (JSU), Alcorn State University (ASU), and Grambling State University (GSU)— aims to revolutionize biology curricula by equipping students with cutting-edge skills in AI and ML technologies.
This month, the Tampa Bay Area Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) is hosting its Spelman Blue Back on the Greens – TopGolf Scholarship Fundraiser. The annual signature fundraiser aims to raise scholarship funds for current Spelman College students.
There are at least two organizations hosting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) tours with the purpose of getting out the young Black vote.
The Miami-Dade Democratic Party is excited to announce additional details, including keynote and featured speakers and award honorees, for the upcoming Blue Gala on September 21, 2024.
“Traveling with Denella Ri’chard—Cruising the World of Endless Possibilities” is a one-hour Cruise Special that will air in national syndication from September 7 to October 13, 2024, in over 70 markets, including major cities such as Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, New Orleans, San Diego, and Tampa, reaching over 23 million U.S. television households nationwide.
Denella charts a course this fall through Europe’s most enchanting waterways and the mesmerizing Mediterranean.
Rodney Brimlow, a 51-year-old retired captain from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), has been selected to head the City of Deerfield Beach’s new Office of Public Safety. Brimlow, who spent 26 years with BSO, including three years as commander of the Deerfield Beach district, will oversee six departments: police, fire, code enforcement, ocean rescue, parking, and park rangers, as well as emergency management.
“We take all incidents involving threats of potential violence at schools very seriously because they create a lot of disruption and fear for kids, parents and staff. Our community knows too well that these incidents can be very, very serious and it is important for us to hold any individual accountable for their conduct.”