For over seven decades, members of the Zeta Chi chapter have been instrumental in ensuring that the Fraternity’s Cardinal Principle of Scholarship, has been a staple within Broward County and more specifically the city of Fort Lauderdale. For the last ten (10) years, over $150,000 in scholarship funds have been distributed to deserving high school seniors, with a record $33,000 distributed in 2023.
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In a courtroom drama unfolding around former President Trump, a judge delivered a stern warning following Trump’s reaction to a prospective juror’s response. With six jurors already seated, the trial’s dynamics intensified as Trump’s actions drew the judge’s attention.
Broward County Transit (BCT) is leading the way in addressing homelessness with a comprehensive and compassionate approach. Recognizing the need for both supporting individuals experiencing shelterlessness and ensuring passenger safety, BCT has partnered with various agencies to launch Project Homeless Connect.
The YMCA of South Florida is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday April 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at seven of its locations across Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
The DST College & Career Fair at Boyd Anderson High School provided an excellent opportunity for the FAMU NAA Broward Chapter Scholarship and Recruitment Committee to end the year on a high note.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is excited to announce that its FPL Robotics Scholarship for 2024 is once again officially open for applicants. Designed to empower young minds and cultivate the future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), this scholarship aims to support one talented student who displays exceptional passion and potential in robotics.
Created through grants from Funding Arts Broward, Broward County Cultural Division, Florida Arts & Culture, The Community Foundation of Broward and the WalMart Foundation, with sponsorship by BrightStar Credit Union and Florida Power & Light Company, Healing Through Art runs through Friday, June 15 and features artists who focus on mental wellness and healing, as well as those who create art despite physical or mental challenges.
I would like to share some information about the new IRS Direct File Tool. This tool is for qualifying Floridians who want to file their taxes quickly, easily, and for free. Filing taxes is an important responsibility and can be a source of critical financial relief for many people. Direct File is an exciting opportunity for you to access free, safe, and easy tax filing services.
Calvin Johnson, Senior Vice-President for Public Health and Chief Medical Officer for Royal Caribbean International (“RCI”) has been named to the Board of Directors for the YMCA of South Florida.
Three years later, the Broward Federation has emerged as a model for flourishing relations between the Black and Jewish communities at a time when these two groups are experiencing strained ties in other communities.