There are few events that take place at exactly the same moment everywhere in the world, so I am cherishing this morning of the Summer Eclipse with the regard it deserves. It helps me when I raise my thoughts to a universal level, and the solstice being an actual physical event lifts me even higher.
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Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., told the Florida Association of Broadcasters Conference meeting in Ocean Reef, Florida, that “diversity will open new opportunities for rewarding partnerships.”
Miami Police Major William R. Cook will be retiring and enjoying the next chapter in his life. Effective, June 29, 2022, after 25.37 years of service. Will is the son of the late Willie Cook and Versie Lee Hardy.
Tatiana Williams is the Executive Director and co-founder of TransInclusive.org in Broward County. On a given day Ms. Williams can be found in her comfortably air-conditioned office negotiating new contracts, attending community events, informing and advocating for the rights of the oppressed. She is well dressed, self-assured and confident of who she is and the role that is a calling on her life. But it wasn’t always so.
The fight against racism is “a marathon, not a sprint,” and halting progress is being made, Rev. Dr. Sharon Austin told those attending the Juneteenth Celebration at St. John United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18.
You may be familiar with William Shakespeare’s Play The Merchant of Venice. It’s a 16th-century play in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
The Ali Cultural Arts Center in Pompano Beach welcomes Jimmy Williamson to Soulful Sundays. Merging local and national artists, this program creates unforgettable musical experiences that enrich the community. The monthly series continues, on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 6 p.m., as Williamson takes the stage to perform creative renditions of beloved classics. Tickets are $5, available at www.pompanobeacharts.org
Resurection, How Guithele Ruiz –Nicholas found life after death
This summer, Christian Simmons from Miramar, FL, will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, taking place this summer at the University of Miami.
Parks Programs Continue to Offer Diversity to Those With Disabilities