Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL ) was sworn in Saturday for her first full term in the United States House of Representative from Florida’s 20th Congressional District. The 20th Congressional District consists of several cities in Broward and Palm Beach counties, to include Belle Glade, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale parts of Pompano, Plantation, Sunrise, West Palm, and Fort Lauderdale.
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It’s called “The Embrace,” and to design it, Hank Willis Thomas pored over hundreds of images of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his wife, Coretta Scott King. “There was an intimacy that I saw that wasn’t really highlighted often,” Thomas said. “Often when you do look closely at pictures, they’re holding each other’s hands.”
Defeated in his bid for a fourth term in Congress, former U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., looked back on his time on Capitol Hill.
The children and families at Children’s Harbor celebrated the holiday season during the annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, which was brought to a new level this year through the generosity of sponsor Rutkin Marketing.
A council created by the Florida Legislature to improve conditions for Black men and boys has faced myriad challenges but has gained a new member this week: State Sen. Shevrin Jones, a Black Democrat who recently joined the Biden administration for an end-of-year briefing at the White House.
In all fairness to Board members Debra Hixon and Sara Leonardi, 90 percent could mean they spoke to 10 people and nine supported Cartwright. That is a far cry from speaking to 100 people and 90 supported her. The latter example of speaking to 100 RANDOM people is more credible than speaking to 10. But the Street Detective doubts they even spoke to the 10.
According to the Chihuahua state attorney general’s office, ten security guards and four prisoners were killed, and 13 others were injured. The incident began when gunmen in armored vehicles arrived at the prison and opened fire on security personnel. Inmates took advantage of the situation, and 24 inmates escaped. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack.
The family and friends of Demauri Rashad Davis are beaming with pride for his recent graduation from Alabama A & M University, Huntsville, marking the university’s 147th fall commencement.
Start your new year off right with the best in music, art and fun at Old Town Untapped on January 6, 2023! The headliner band is Girlfriend Material, one of the most dynamic party bands in South Florida. Visit Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCa) to meet this month’s featured artist in residence, mosaic wizard Darcy Roberts. Attend the opening reception for the stirring new exhibition, Men Painting Women. Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and artist vendors selling unique and artistic merchandise, and meet and mingle with the bustling crowd. Old Town Untapped takes place on the first Friday of the month from 6 – 10 p.m. and is free for all ages to attend. The lively street festival happens in the heart of Downtown Pompano, near Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). Learn more at www.pompanobeacharts.org.