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     Abner H. Cooper was born January 1856, probably in Jefferson County, Florida. He was the son of Jonas Cooper and Kitty (maiden name unknown). Census records give the place of birth of these parents as North Carolina. He married Rosa (Rose) Anna Hunter on March 22, 1880, in Jefferson County, Florida. Her mother’s name, as listed on her death certificate, was K. Roberts. Her father’s name is not known. After that, he moved around and worked on land owned by other various farmers. To this union eleven (11) children were born, two (2) of whom died in infancy.

      Victor George Spirits announced today it has just released its new bourbon Fort Mose’ 1738 nationwide. Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural edition will first be available online and to select retailers throughout the United States utilizing its network of distributors with Republic National Distributing Company being its largest.

     The Ali Cultural Arts Center in Pompano Beach is excited to expand the South Florida musical landscape by providing a stage for the area’s best bands with the Live and Local Concert Series, showcasing all genres, including rock & roll, hip-hop, grunge, reggae, blues, classic pop, alternative and more! The series continues, on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 7pm, featuring Positively Africa, the premier contemporary African band of South Florida, specializing in a compelling blend of afro-fusion, jazz, funk, and traditional rhythms. This event is a celebration of Juneteenth and is free to the public, but registration is requested under Recurring Events at www.pompanobeacharts.org,

     The newest program to Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) is the Community Based Workforce for COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Program led by Program Director, Jasmin D. Shirley, MSPH. This collaborative program engages three community partners that include, Holy Cross Health, Memorial Healthcare System and Mount Olive Development Corporation (MODCO); mobilizes community health workers and medical professionals to educate; assists individuals in getting the vaccine; addresses COVID-19 related health disparities and advances health equity.