The Dazzling Diamonds Cotillion celebrates young women’s transition to maturity and is a significant event that underscores Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s commitment to community service and educational excellence. This year, the event awarded over $35,000 in scholarships to deserving debutantes for their educational pursuits. The evening was filled with elegance and poise as each debutante was presented before an enthusiastic audience of family, friends, and community leaders.
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The PEARLS Foundation Inc, in partnership with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Upsilon Xi Omega chapter is pleased to announce its presentation of Derby Day 2024 “Racing Toward Academic Excellence”, Celebrating the Kentucky Derby, May 4th at the GulfStream Racing and Casino Park located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
Angela Fulton has been named Regional Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools. Dr. Fulton brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Education Class 8 community in the Gold Coast region. Her leadership and dedication to education will undoubtedly enrich the community and benefit the students and educators she serves. In her new role, responsibilities include overseeing and managing a specific region within the district. Dr. Fulton will report directly to the Superintendent of Schools while playing a key role in implementing the district’s strategic plan, goals, and policies at the regional level.
Set to house 700 students and expected to be completed by the fall of 2025, it marks a significant step in the development of the campus and the future of FAMU. The construction is on the corner of S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, and W Osceola St. FAMU is advising caution in the area as students it is a heavy foot traffic area, and construction may cause limited visibility on the corner.
Get ready Broward County to tee off with excitement as the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) National Alumni Association (NAA), Broward County Chapter, proudly presents its Second Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament & Luncheon. The event will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the prestigious Jacaranda Country Club, 9200 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, Florida. The action kicks off with registration at 7:00 a.m., followed by a thrilling shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. It’s a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and, of course, plenty of fun games sprinkled throughout the course, all culminating towards a mouthwatering luncheon.
What: The City of Lauderhill proudly unveils its groundbreaking Lauderhill Peace365 Campaign, a concerted effort to cultivate a culture of peace and kindness throughout the community.…
In a startling turn of events, life in Dubai came to a sudden standstill during what was supposed to be a bustling week. An unexpected series of power outages plunged the city into darkness, disrupting daily routines and bringing businesses, transportation, and even essential services to a halt. Residents found themselves grappling with the challenges of navigating through the city without functioning traffic lights, relying on backup generators, or simply waiting for power to be restored.
Schools in America don’t teach the history of the only successful Black slave rebellion in the Western Hemisphere. The audacious leadership of a former slave Toussaint L’ouverture wove the path to create Haiti. It was a masterful real life chess match with France, Spain, England and America. The History Channel wrote, “Saint-Domingue in the late 18th century thrived as the wealthiest colony in the Americas…” Black Past noted, “In the 18th century, Saint Domingue, as Haiti was then known, had become France’s wealthiest overseas colony, generating more revenue for France than all 13 North American colonies for Great Britain.”
It was Not a Competition; it was a Celebration!” Hosted in partnership with the Dillard Center for the Arts Foundation, the Sound Check Band Showcase (Gym Battle) has become one of the most anticipated community events in South Florida.
The New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, in conjunction with the T. J. Reddick Bar Association, joined forces to produce an important seminar on Estate Planning, an overlooked but extremely important and necessary topic that is purposely avoided often to the detriment of those who would benefit the most.