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     Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced a $1.2 million donation from Frank and Laura Baker to help students with financial challenges graduate in four years. The gift will establish the Frank and Laura Baker Graduation Fund, which will provide funding for students who are qualified to graduate in four years but have an outstanding account balance to the university.

      “There is nothing more beautiful than a flower in full bloom – so it is with our girls when they blossom in their full potential,” says Jackie Jordan MA, (licensed Mental Health Counselor), the author of her new children’s book, “Milani and Friends.”  The book is dedicated to her granddaughter, Milani, and all of the Queens, young and old, who has inspired her throughout this wonderful journey called life.

Throughout June, Broward County Library will celebrate Juneteenth with a host of programs at participating branches that include special guests, performances, dance parties, storytelling, trivia, quilting, crafting, poster making and the legendary Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival, now in its 21st year.

Naples Florida writer Em Dupre was honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as a winner in the Writers of the Future Contest earning her a cash prize in addition to having her story, “The Greater Good,” published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38.

he Salvation Army of Broward County is excited to celebrate National Salvation Army Week, May 9 – 15. Since 1926, The Salvation Army has faithfully and consistently worked to help those in need from our community, 365 day a year providing assistance to individuals and families who may find themselves in crisis, shelter to those experiencing homelessness, food and meals to the hungry, and much more.