Black Alphabet and South Florida Black Pride announced today the Shades of Black Film Showcase, featuring an unforgettable evening of films that highlight powerful stories of identity, resilience, and joy in the Black LGBTQ+ community. The event will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Victory Black Box Theater at L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center (1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale) as part of South Florida Black Pride. A live post-screening conversation will dive deeper into themes of representation and healing.
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Local authorities are investigating reports of death threats railed against Palm Beach County School Board member Edwin Ferguson following his comments about controversial political conservative Charlie Kirk.
Other polls show even smaller margins. That’s substantial, according to political observers. They also say Jolly will only continue to gain ground on the Trump acolyte. And true to his name, Jolly enjoys listening to people and offering solutions that have nothing to do with culture wars or the color of your skin. “We need to return Florida to a place where everyone is welcome and valued,” he says.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has been named an Academically High-Performing School District by the Florida State Board of Education, placing it among just 13 districts statewide to earn the honor for the 2024–25 school year.
But here’s the truth: your circumstances set the stage, but your choices write the script. As Jay-Z wisely put it, “I’m not a businessman. I’m a business, man.” This lyric reminds us that we have the power to shape our own destiny through the choices we make.
When Jordan moved from Orlando to Broward County for college, he knew life was about to change. He was in a new city, with new friends and a new campus, but he did not have a car. At first, that felt like a problem.
By Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry, Special Contributor Dr. Yvette Giles Stuart and Marna Mobley FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. — Fort Lauderdale is mourning the…
Broward County Public Schools will cancel its popular Latinos in Action leadership course next semester after the U.S. Department of Education ruled the class violates federal civil rights law.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest public school district in the United States. It is one of the most diverse districts; serving those of different races, religions, and socioeconomic status. It is also home to those like me: high school seniors who have been in BCPS from first grade to twelfth grade. However, with that, I have grown to wonder a lot of things about how the system works, what procedures are being put in place for improving students, and when will prioritizing student experiences change for the better? After polling other high school students in Broward County, I find that they have similar questions.
Apalachicola native and former Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries will be honored with a statue on the Tallahassee campus next month.