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      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.

     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.

      In the military annals, the mythical unicorn is a Black father-son Generals and it has only happened  once in U.S. history. The first Black Army General Benjamin O. Davis Sr. (Brigadier General 1940) and his son the first Black Air Force General (1998) are unicorns. General Davis Jr., made his father proud by attending West Point in 1932 and graduating in the top 12% in 1936. That made him the fourth Black cadet to graduate from West Point and the first in the 20th century.

Chief Gunner’s Mate Nick Green, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), and a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, teaches handling and firing techniques for the M9 pistol during weapons familiarization training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2024. Harpers Ferry is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Jacksonville Beach is honoring Margaret Ann McQueen, the first Black Jacksonville Beach City Council member, by naming a street after her! Margaret leaves behind a legacy of community service and leadership in her community! What a special way to honor this Black leader!

     “At Arc Culinary’s exceptional Chef Experiences, guests can savor some of South Florida’s best food prepared by talented chefs in an incredible setting while making a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities,” said Julie Price, Arc Broward CEO . “You won’t find another dining experience quite like it – one that feeds the soul and transforms lives while you dine.”