A federal judge in Tallahassee resentenced Lawrence Lombardi Thursday to an additional 33 years in prison for two bombings on the Florida A&M University (FAMU) campus in fall semester 1999.
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The Salvation Army of Broward County has officially launched its “Rescue Christmas” giving initiative for 2020. Adapting to the present COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit organization is encouraging benefactors to visit socially distanced physical Red Kettles available in more than 50 retail locations throughout Broward County or online options that promote giving safely and virtually. Angel Tree registries are now available online through Walmart and will sprout in retail locations beginning November 30.
City of Oakland Park/2021 City Commission Oath of Office Ceremony in front of Oakland Park City Hall on Wednesday, November 18, 2020
MIAMI —Bank of America today announced a new $1 million jobs initiative partnership with Florida International University (FIU), Miami Dade College (MDC) and University of Puerto Rico to help students of color successfully complete the education and training necessary to enter the workforce and embark on a path to success in Miami. This initiative builds on Bank of America’s ongoing work to address the underlying is-sues facing individuals and communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the current health crisis.
The nation’s first Caribbean-American heritage museum welcomed members of the media, Caribbean-American leaders and the corporate community to a soft-launch opening on Monday, November 16, 2020. Now open at the Westfield Broward Mall in Plantation, Florida, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, a new site of archives, events, resources and information, tells the comprehensive story of Caribbean and Caribbean-American societies, and facilitates small meetings, events and educational programs.
The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is proud to present the 3rd Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival, an enriching and entertaining showcase of the best local and national spoken word artists and writers. While poets will be competing live at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center from December 10-12, due to COVID-19, the festival will be live streamed to the public. Participation plans include: Poetry Package for $10, Workshop Package for $15 and Festival Pass for $20. For tickets, registration and details, visit www.pompanobeacharts.org/exit36.
The USPS Operation Santa program celebrates its 108th year in 2020 by opening for nationwide participation. Now, more than ever, the program is needed to help less fortunate kids and families during the holidays.
A recent survey for Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that nearly one-in-four teens (22%) say they are less likely to consider starting a business as an adult due to the impact of COVID-19 on small business. The release of the survey results coincides with National Entrepreneurship Month in November. The 2020 survey of 1,000 teens between the ages of 13 and 17 was conducted from October 20 to 25, 2020.
On October 31, Phi Beta Sigma Brother Victor J. Glover Jr. made history by piloting the first operational flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to the International Space Station and will do a six month stay on the International Space Station.
On November 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. the Broward Legislative Delegation elected State Senator Perry E. Thurston, Jr. to serve as Chairman for the 2020- 2021 legislative term.