Congratulations to the students of Dillard High School on their acceptances to Florida Memorial University (FMU)! That’s a great achievement! It sounds like the juniors and seniors had a successful takeover event at FMU, with 31 students receiving acceptance letters. Dillard High School and Broward County Public Schools must be proud of their students’ accomplishments
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With a rich history and significance in Fort Lauderdale, it was wonderful to see the community coming together to celebrate the museum’s centennial milestone. The proclamation of Old Dillard Museum Days is a great way to honor its importance as a landmark and its contribution to the education and empowerment of black children in the area. The event received support from local leaders like Commissioner Beasley-Pittman with the involvement of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation and Broward County Government. Let’s keep celebrating and preserving this valuable piece of history!
With tensions rising and unfortunate news all around us, there is a glimmer of hope for our local community with the naming of Dr. Tomara Mays as the recipient of the 2024 Tikkun Olam Award. The award, given by both Palm Beach Atlantic University and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, not only celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, but honors individuals who embody the universal Jewish values of Chesed (kindness), Tzedakah (justice), and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). This recognition is a true testament to Dr. Mays commitment to championing initiatives that create meaningful change for our community’s most vulnerable populations.
Join us for a truly impactful event! The NCCU Florida Alumni Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Luggage, Suitcases, Bookbags, and Dufflebags event, taking place on Saturday,
May 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation, Florida.
Broward Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), are establishing a Small Business Micro-Grant Pilot Program to provide working capital for small businesses located within Broward County. Micro-Grants of $2,500 will be available to small businesses and distributed evenly throughout all commission districts on a first come, first served basis. Online applications must be submitted with all required documentation at the time of application completion (partial applications will not be considered).
With the recent back-to-back rate reductions, customers will already see a savings of more than $14 in May on their energy bills. To keep the savings rolling, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) shares five tips to help customers keep their bills as low as possible.
If the name Samborghinil6lX seems perplexing, relax. In hindsight, after reading about Sam “Pop” Bruce’s life, never has a more apropos moniker been coined. You see, Sam’s accomplishments as an Athletic prodigy demanded a nickname befitting his talents so being compared to one of the most expensive, elaborately, engineered automobiles was both prophetic and perfect.
A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
“From our youngest contestant, six-year-old Kiely, to our most senior participant, 17-year-old Grace Ann, the contenders for this year’s Miss Arc Broward crown are doing more than vying for a title,” said Julie Price, CEO of Arc Broward, which works to ensure that people with disabilities thrive in their communities and are provided with life-changing opportunities to live, learn, work and play. “Our Miss Arc participants are sending a powerful message that individuals with disabilities deserve opportunities to shine.”
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd has asked a federal court to toss out a lawsuit challenging a state Senate redistricting plan passed in 2022, disputing allegations that the design of two districts in the Tampa Bay area diluted the power of Black voters.