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   File this one under “Duh.” Of the more than 1,500 books being banned in public schools across the United States, 467 — or 41 percent — contained main or secondary characters of color; 247, or 22 percent, addressed racism; and 379, or 33 percent, of the books contained LGBTQ+ themes.

  Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Othniel Terveus, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance department, inventories supply, April 10, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and strike group integration as part of the ship’s tailored basic phase prior to operational deployment.

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he Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease.

The Pompano Beach CRA has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Master Operator to renovate the historic McNab House and garage, construct a new kitchen, improve the surrounding area for outdoor dining, and design the dining program. The nationwide search invites commercial real estate professionals, with their restaurateur partners, and professional restaurant operators to submit proposals.

Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, announces its partnership with Inter Miami CF to offer dedicated game day trains along with free shuttles for the 2022 Inter Miami CF season. Brightline’s Fort Lauderdale station is minutes away from the DRV PNK Stadium and starting on Saturday, April 9, fans traveling from Miami and West Palm Beach can enjoy a ride directly to the stadium on game day by booking the “GOOOL Getter” trains on Brightline’s app or website at time of purchase.

     NCCS Angelo Custodio is from Fort Lauderdale, FL. After graduating from Dillard High School, he enlisted in the Navy and reported to Recruit Training Command 26 January 2004.

        Americans of African descent are blazing new trails and opening new possibilities in the arena of National Parks and public lands that have been mostly “off limits” to us for years. On April 13, former President Barack Obama launched his new Netflix series, “Our Great National Parks.” On April 6 the National Parks Conservation Association honoured three “advocates for inclusion in parks,” two of whom were Black, alongside a member of the Blackfeet nation. Suddenly it seems like Blacks and Parks are the rage.

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County celebrated its Bigs at a special BIG Thank You Breakfast that attracted more than 200 Bigs, Littles, guests and community leaders.  The event honored the nonprofit organization’s Bigs of the Year and all the Big mentors in attendance. 

In honor of Women’s History Month, M. Gill & Associates, Inc. and, M. Gill HER Foundation in collaboration with the Florida MBDA Export Center and the Miami MBDA Business Center, operated by M. Gill & Associates, held the 12th Annual Women Mean Business International (WMBI) Conference in the Kovens Center’s Grand Ballroom at Florida International University .It was one of the largest and most successful annual celebration of Women in Florida.