The Kappa Foundation of Pompano Beach along with the Pompano Beach Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., will host their 15th Annual College Tour during spring break starting March 20-26, 2022. […]
. –City of Tamarac Vice Mayor, Mike Gelin, is recognized as one of the Florida Panthers’ ‘28 Days of Black Excellence’ honorees […]
The Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals Network (YPN) was established in February 2007, and we are the volunteer auxiliary of the Urban League of Broward County. This year, we are celebrating 15 years of service to the Urban League of Broward County and our community at large. YPN continues to be a training ground for young professionals between the ages of 21-40 in the areas of professional development, civic engagement, community service, and fund development. Our chapter is one of 65+ young professionals chapters across the country affiliated with the Urban League. […]
The right words at the right time can change a person’s life completely. Everything we need is inside of us and although we generally know what we need to do, we don’t always do it. Well, this is more true as an adult than as an adolescent. As humans, we can tend to get complacent once we reach a certain point in our lives. A part of us would like for things to stay the same because we are comfortable there. That comfort is somewhat of an illusion because the only thing that stays the same in this world is the fact that there is always change. […]
New Research Highlights Broward’s Equity Challenges […]
Legislative session, Florida A&M University (FAMU) has prioritized securing financial support to cement our gains in student success even in the face of a relentless pandemic. […]
However, many Black businesses, organizations and individuals have adapted to the use of technology to not only operate but thrive during this third variant of the global pandemic. Blacks have found a way to remain relevant by using technology and embracing the virtual methods of doing business. […]
The following nonfiction story chronicles the lives of Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Gittens, both of whom have lived to be over 100 years old (centenarians) and are on the precipice of celebrating 80 years of holy matrimony on June 4, 2022. The fascination derives from a profoundly important historical perspective intertwined with an amazing love story that has stood the test of time. The couple currently resides with their daughter Angela Gittens, who along with her cousin Johnyta Roundtree, contacted me about writing a story regarding this amazing couple. After reading the bio, I firmly believe that Dr. Gittens’ personal narrative is profoundly sufficient. You be the judge. […]
The City of Tamarac invites the community to attend its 2022 Black History Month Celebration, Saturday, Feb. 26, from 1 – 3 p.m., at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Road. […]
Women in Distress, Broward County’s only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center, was the most recent beneficiary of Shine with a Purpose, a program launched in 2021 as part of Sunshine’s 45th Anniversary. In partnership with United Way of Broward County, Sunshine provides essential disinfecting services to deserving charities in Broward County. […]
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