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Each year, BAAG hosts the Light Up Sistrunk Health Fair & Toy Drive in observance of World AIDS Day, continuing a tradition that highlights the group’s long-standing commitment to HIV awareness and support. The health-fair section now draws more than 1,000 attendees, offering children holiday toys while providing parents with HIV and PrEP education, free health screenings, condoms, and access to a wide range of community resources.
Broward Country Commission selected Mark Bogan as Mayor and Robert Mckinzie as Vice Mayor of Broward County
Just in time for the holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Broward County has launched Share the Season, a fundraising campaign for big hearts to make bright holidays. The campaign serves to bring joy and merriment to BBBS families by providing them with gift cards to purchase a Thanksgiving meal and holiday gifts.
History will be made on Friday, November 21, 2025, as the Inaugural Florida Black Lawyers Summit convenes at Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando.
From there, Achievement Week grew into a powerful celebration of scholarship, leadership, and brotherhood. At the Achievement Week Banquet, guests were inspired by a meaningful keynote address from Broward County District 8 Commissioner, Bro. Robert McKinzie, Jr., who highlighted this year’s theme: “Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship.” He reminded attendees that the most lasting change comes from building real relationships and working together with compassion and purpose.
The CSC is expecting to budget up to $35.8 million in FY 26/27 for the Maximizing Out-of-School Time (MOST) 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP). The intent of the MOST 2026 RFP is to provide afterschool and summer programs that enhance academic achievement, support social and physical development, and provide the most inclusive and least restrictive environment where all children can be successful.
Have an arrest record in Broward County? Now’s your chance to take a major step toward a fresh start. The Broward State Attorney’s Office is hosting a FREE Arrest Sealing and Expungement Workshop on Friday, November 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Broward County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Jury Room #03320, located at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Job seekers across Broward County are invited to take part in the Pathway to Success Community Job Fair, a two-day event designed to connect residents with immediate employment opportunities and essential career resources.
As members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. across the world celebrate Achievement Week (November 10–17, 2025) and prepare to honor Founders Day on November 17, we pause to reflect on the legacy of four men whose vision changed the course of history: Brothers Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank Coleman, and Ernest Everett Just.