The Old Dillard Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the African diaspora and is proud to present Melvin Dawsonâs play âSoul of a Black Womanâ. This original play written and directed by Melvin Dawson is an exploration of the struggles, joys, and triumphs that Black women experience in modern society.
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  Olâ Pete is getting tired of traveling down the same dusty trails. The sand is there but itâs the same ol, same ol craziness on the path. So, be patient as Pete runs through the tunnels for you.
City of Lauderhill Commissioner Lawrence âJabbowâ Martin has held Breast Cancer Awareness Month events for the last two years and is planning more for this October 2023. Besides turning City Hall pink with a giant PINK twinkling light ribbon, this Commissioner organizes and leads a Community Bike Ride through the City of Lauderhill â dressed in PINK head to toe! This annual PINK UP Bike Ride and Community Health Fair brings awareness to everyone. It reminds us all that prevention and early detection is key to beating breast cancer. In addition, the funds raised go to cancer research organizations and residents who are battling the dreadful disease.
On May 7, 2023, a shooting occurred at an outlet mall in Texas, resulting in eight deaths and seven injuries. The incident occurred mid-afternoon, and the shooter was a 25-year-old male who was later identified as a former employee of one of the mall stores.
    Carey Green Jr. and Christopher Green have defied the odds so heavily set against young Black men in this city and country.
On Friday April 28th, 2023, Parkridge Elementary, under the leadership of Principal Samantha Whitehead and Assistant Principal Tiffany Monroe in conjunction with Hands on Broward, held its second annual âReal Men Read event. Representatives from various segments of Broward including Law Enforcement, Ministry, Business, Education, and the Fraternal Community joined ranks to demonstrate to the phenomenal Parkridge students the joy and importance of reading.
Former Congresswoman Carrie Meek, who became the first Black member of Congress from Florida since the Reconstruction era and former Miami City Athalie Range, the first Black City of Miami commissioner and one of the pioneers that helped secured Virginia Key Beach as the only Colored Beach in Miami, were among the latest inductees of the 2023 Miami-Dade County Womenâs Hall of Fame.
    Karlene Maxwell-Williams, Vice Mayor, City of Lauderdale Lakes has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 REAL Council.
    Beginning on Monday, August 21, 2023 â the first day of the 2023/24 school year â Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students will only be allowed to carry clear backpacks and bags on school campuses. The proactive measure, which applies to all grades from pre-K â 12, is an additional layer of security being added to the districtâs ongoing safety and security efforts.
Florida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantisâ priorities.