Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday supported legislation that seeks to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places such as streets, sidewalks and parks, as a Senate committee moved forward with the proposal.
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This phenomenon involves rain temporarily receding only to return and batter the same area repeatedly. The potential for this pattern raises alarms as it can lead to intensified flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage
Congratulations to Jasmin Shirley! NAACP Fort Lauderdale/Broward Parliamentarian and NAACP Golden Heritage Life Member
The month of February arrives, and with it comes the common tradition: Black History Month hashtags, famous quotes from Black activists being posted on a plethora of individuals’ social media accounts, celebratory parades, and pride in every single smile that shines bright as individuals of African descent proudly declare “It’s Black History Month!”
Mrs. Blanche Ely was born January 4,1904 and graduated from Florida A&M University. She also received a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Mrs. Ely became principal of Ely High School in 1951 which was originally named “Pompano Colored School” and later named “Pompano Negro High School.”
Westlawn Memorial is where many Liberia and Danie (Dania) residents put their loved ones to rest. This gravesite is home to many pioneers such as Leola Collins, Richard Collins, “street legends” and many more. In recent years there has been a push to remove confederate street names in Hollywood, but what if I told you that east of Hollywood in Dania Beach stood a secret that only the locals may know.
In a groundbreaking move, Ronnie Hall, a proud Navy veteran and visionary entrepreneur, opened the first Black-owned salad restaurant in the vibrant heart of Sistrunk.
As recipient of the National Park Conservation Association’s Centennial Leadership Award 2022 “for outstanding contribution toward ensuring our national parks are ready for their second century of service,” I embrace Black History Month as an opportunity to take you on a tour to some of the glorious places in the National Park System where our forebears helped turn the tide of history. I take it as a point of pride that I have literally walked in the majority of these places which is why my thirst to share them may never be quenched.
Plans to celebrate 100 years of service as an iconic educational site have been accelerating for the past two months. The steering committee is reaching out to the community, alumni, friends, and citizens throughout the county, to count yourselves among the celebrants of this event slated for April 25-28,2024. You are cordially invited to join this history-making event that promises to be a rewarding experience.
Today the property located on 541 NW 5th avenue near Sistrunk Blvd in Fort Lauderdale may just be an empty field, but this empty field has…