Throughout the year, the Victory Black Box Theatre, located on the 3rd floor of Fort Lauderdale’s L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, offers an impressive lineup of performances, classes and other fun events for the entire family. YMCA of South Florida events that take place at the Victory Black Box Theatre are open to both members and non-members. Many of these events are recurring.
Browsing: Local News
With violence by organized criminal groups continuing to escalate the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, South Florida Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has joined two other members of Congress and representatives of several Haitian-led organizations to urge more federal action to address the situation.
Miami Gardens Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones announced Tuesday that he is running for chairman of the Miami-Dade County Democratic Executive Committee, following the removal of now-former party chair Robert Dempster last month. Jones says that, if elected, he intends to serve in that role only until the end of the year.
How we’re upgrading your neighborhood: FPL plans to make the following upgrades throughout 2024 in Fort Lauderdale as part of its ongoing commitment to avoid outages and restore power faster following severe weather:
During her confirmation hearings in 2021, Interior Department secretary Deb Haaland promised “to responsibly manage our natural resources to protect them for future generations—so that we can continue to work, live, hunt, fish, and pray among them.” Noting her Indigenous heritage, Haaland tweeted, “A voice like mine has never been a Cabinet secretary or at the head of the Department of Interior…. I’ll be fierce for all of us, our planet, and all of our protected land.”
Celebrate the merry month of May at Old Town Untapped on May 3, 2024, with a variety of music, art and food! Come to Bailey Contemporary Arts Center to meet the featured artist in residence of the month, Louiveste La Croix, who honors his native Haiti during Haitian Heritage Month with his exhibition Express Culture: Roots and Revolutions. BaCA will also host an informal fashion show of vibrant Haitian-inspired style. Music lovers will be happy to know that Girlfriend Material, one of the area’s best party bands returns, in addition to all the other OTU fun including local art vendors and an array of food trucks.
In addition to the environmental study, the universities will undertake an economic analysis focusing on the agricultural sector’s contributions to the surrounding communities. This aims to shed light on industry’s economic impacts, particularly in minority communities, to reinforce the industry’s role as a key economic driver in the region.
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has announced its leadership team in Florida, with Jasmine Burney-Clark, the founder of “Equal Ground” will serve as the campaign’s state director. Phillip Jerez, the Florida Democratic Party’s (FDP) “Executive Director,” and Jackie Lee, an Orlando political consultant will serve as senior advisers to the campaign. The hires were first reported by Gary Fineout in Politico.
Community Church of God proudly commemorated the enduring legacy of Elder Diana O Eubanks, Co-Founder of the esteemed institution, alongside her late husband, the revered Reverend Dr. J. Curtis Eubanks, Sr. The unveiling of a permanent cornerstone in her honor stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to faith, education, and community service.
Resolve 414: Our Journey, Our Story