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     This grant funding will help to position the organization to better meet the ongoing need.  H.O.M.E.S., Inc. stands for Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance, & Effective Neighborhood Solutions, Incorporated. The organization was founded in 1998 by attorney Katharine Barry as a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide “quality community and economic development benefiting at-risk/disadvantaged lower income Broward County residents and neighborhoods.”

 Because there is still such negativity surrounding those who are living with the HIV/AIDS virus this loving couple did not want to use their names. Yes LOVE is greater than the stigma however, we have to make sure. With assistance in writing this story for World AIDS Day, the world can read another true love story. We love her story.  She was willing to print her name but he was not ready. The both agreed to the publication. With a few edits it is all her thoughts. 

Attorney Florynce Kennedy was a soldier in the dual fights of Civil Rights and Women’s Rights. Flo’s fervent activism, signature cowboy hat and charisma was well known in the struggle. Schools teach about trailblazer Gloria Steinem, but don’t discuss Flo’s impact on the struggle. Sheri M. Randolph, author of “Florynce ‘Flo’ Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical.” said, “She was in Black power, she was in independent Black feminist organizations, she was in the media, she was part of the women’s liberation movement. She was everywhere.”

      The Florida Student Association (FSA) has hired Elijah Hooks as its new executive director and chief of staff, following an extensive search and selection process. The Florida A&M University student assumed his duties this week.

  Kaysia Earley, Esq., is one of South Florida’s top AV PreeminentÂź rated Criminal Defense attorneys, based on her legal expertise in the law.  Also known as the “TRAPS Attorney”, she is the creator of T.R.A.P.S.: Arrive Alive During a Police Encounter©. T.R.A.P.S. is an acronym for the Constitutional rights of individuals when they encounter law enforcement. “T” stands for Trickery, “R” stands for Respect, “A” stands for Attorney, “P” stands for Permission, and “S” stands for Silence. 

   Separately, the Fire Chiefs Association of Broward County (FCABC) announced on Nov. 13 that Tamarac Fire Rescue Emergency Management Coordinator Van Schoen is the recipient of the inaugural 2023 Emergency Manager of the Year Award, officials said. Schoen has served more than 23 years with the department.