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A Wonderful Christmas Play
A few weeks ago, I experienced something I never did before. I went to a play, which was called the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant. […]
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Growing the Voices of Our Future
On Sunday, December 15, youth reporters/photographers of the Westside Gazette received plaques to commemorate their service to the community by writing for the Westside Gazette […]
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Broward County Transit Extends OIC-Si Contract to $4.2M
In just three years, the division’s success is attributed to improving the cleanliness of BCT buses and earning an 89% customer satisfaction rating in 2018. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, the Broward County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to award OIC-Si a $4.2 million contract over the next FIVE years. […]
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ArtServe presents “Roots of the Spirit: Soulful Expressions of the African Diaspora”
ArtServe, a non-profit that supports artists committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, is presenting “Roots of the Spirit: Soulful Expressions of the African Diaspora” from Jan. 15 through Feb. 27, 2020, coinciding with Black History Month. […]
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Christmas comes early at the 19th Annual UNCF Leader’s Luncheon in Fort Lauderdale
After delivering a genuinely moving and distinctly patriotic keynote address, – Vincent Viola played the role of Santa Claus and announced a $500,000 donation to UNCF (United Negro College Fund). Overall, the event raised nearly $650,000 including sponsorships and donations from approximately 300 business, civic and community influencers in attendance, including master of ceremonies, Calvin Hughes, anchor, WPLG-TV. […]
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FAMU Alumna Recognized as FBI Celebrates 100-Year History of African American Special Agents
As the FBI celebrates the 100-year history of Black special agents, the 44-year old New Orleans native is being recognized for her 10 years of commitment to the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency. […]
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LittleBig GlamSlam Fashion Show, Raises $36K for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward
This year’s LittleBig GlamSlam Fashion show, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, attracted a sell-out crowd of 200+ fashionistas and raised more than $36,000 for the BankUnited Legacy Scholarship Fund, which offers higher education and vocational opportunities for kids in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. The event, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Women on the Verge networking group, took place at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach. […]
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Florida A&M University Introduces New Measures To Enhance Campus Security
There are now license plate readers at all entrances, fencing on the west and east side of campus and new crosswalk devices in place. For drivers who violate any of the campus codes or traffic laws, the new license plate readers can now detect and monitor them. […]
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FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features State Attorney Jack Campbell
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features State Attorney Jack Campbell of the Second Judicial Circuit discussing how drug laws impact the lives of everyday Floridians. […]
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Tallahassee Native and First African American Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Celebrates Her Homecoming as FAMU Fall Commencement Speaker
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Fall Commencement speaker Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Ph.D. weaved stories of the personal and the professional as she exhorted graduates to make use of the opportunities their degrees will bring. […]