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Keep marching for justice
We have to keep marching for justice for the teens and children like me and the children to come. […]
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Florida Memorial University is awarded a grant for $199,000 for Nuclear Radio Chemistry
Florida Memorial University is celebrating winning $199,999 grant award for scholarships and support to increase the number of students in its Radiobiology program. The award is named: Scholarship and Fellowship Program Nuclear Regulatory Commission B – PROJECT GRANTS. […]
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CAMP LEMONNIER, DIJIBOUTI
CAMP LEMONNIER, DIJIBOUTI — U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist 1st Class Heralder Ochoa, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., left, receives a plaque for his Sailor of the Quarter award from Camp Lemonnier Commanding Officer Capt. Kyle Schuman during an awards ceremony on base, Feb. 26, 2021. […]
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Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count Begins March 20
The PIT Count is an annual census of all the sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals in Broward County. Finding out how many homeless people are in Broward County is a critical step in finding solutions to homelessness. The results of the count help planners understand the needs of the homeless community and devise targeted strategies for combating homelessness. […]
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GSCBWLA Honors Florida’s Black Women Judges
This month our nation observes the 40th anniversary of the enactment of Pub. L. 97-28, which designated the week of March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week”, the precursor to “Women’s History Month.” Coincidentally, 1981 is also the first year that an African American woman – former Judge Leah Simms – was elected to serve as a member of the judiciary in the state of Florida. […]
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Calvin Jackson, Miami Dolphins player and one of the “Dillard Five” dies after an illness
Jackson was a local star in Broward, playing at Dillard High and becoming one of the “Dillard Five” to attend Auburn. The five players — James Bostic, Otis Mounds, Brian Robinson, Frank Sanders and Jackson — became prominent players in Auburn’s success. Jackson went undrafted but was signed by the Dolphins in 1994. He bridged the Don Shula and Jimmy Johnson eras, initially playing as a nickel back but moving into a starting role in his third season. […]
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FAMU Alum Named Boeing Defense, Space & Security Engineer of the Year
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Nathan Brooks, Ph.D., a senior electro-physics engineer, scientist and Boeing Technical Fellow, was recently recognized as the Boeing Defense, Space & Security Engineer of the Year for 2020. […]
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Broward Education Foundation Hosts Escape to Tropical Paradise
It won’t be just another day in paradise when Broward Education Foundation’s annual fundraising event, Escape to Tropical Paradise presented by BrightStar Credit Union, returns on Friday, May 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Harbor Beach Marriott, 3030 Holiday Drive in Fort Lauderdale. […]
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Loans and Technical Assistance Now Offered to Businesses in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties
The Community Fund of North Miami Dade (CFNMD), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is launching their #SheWinsWeWin campaign in honor of Women’s History Month. Designed to elevate the visibility of Black female business owners throughout South Florida that are overcoming obstacles to maintain and grow their businesses, the campaign will include digital events, infographics, workshops and more throughout the month of March. […]
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The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU Celebrates National Deaf History Month
On March 19, in celebration of National Deaf History Month (March 13-April 15), Frost Art Museum FIU is hosting a virtual event in partnership with the ASL Panthers at FIU Honors College. […]