In honor of Women’s History Month, History Fort Lauderdale and The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale will recognize six local leaders during the opening exhibition reception for “Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County,” on Wednesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be the first to see the exhibition at The Galleria (2414 East Sunrise Blvd), and enjoy light bites and fine wine courtesy of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants.
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“To have Dr. Chavis come here to Liberty City and to honor him like this is a dream,” stated Broadway Harewood, a majority owner of commercial real estate in Liberty City, who has used the arts to reduce crime in the area. The unveiling occurred in the Broadway Arts District at 6209 NW 18th Avenue. The Broadway Art District encompasses 18th Avenue, between 62nd and 71st street.
I am so proud and honored to work alongside the remarkable women who serve in departments across the Broward Sheriff’s Office. In recognition of Women’s History Month, I want to take this opportunity to highlight just a few of the extraordinary women of BSO making a difference throughout this community.
The Community Fund of North Miami Dade (CFNMD), a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has been selected by the State of Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity to administer its Black Business Loan Program. Black women-owned businesses are vital to our economy and are amongst the hardest hit by the impacts of the pandemic. Today, the Community Fund of North Miami Dade is announcing their #SheWinsWeWin Campaign – elevating the visibility of Black female business owners throughout South Florida that are overcoming obstacles to maintain and grow their business, as role models for the community and future generations.
Yet regardless of gender barriers, quarantine fatigue and unjustified imposter syndrome, women are still winning in 2021, so let us celebrate that! Happy Women’s History Month
A Fort Lauderdale, Florida, officer who shot a protester in the face with a rubber bullet at a Black Lives Matter protest last year, leaving her with horrific injuries, has been cleared of wrongdoing.
A rabies alert was issued Monday for a portion of Fort Lauderdale after a raccoon tested positive.
I have always reminded others of how important and relevant the Westside Gazette is to the communities not just in Broward county but in Dade County and other areas in Florida.
“It is my distinct honor to congratulate the Westside Gazette on its 50th anniversary. This weekly paper continues to be known for its crusade against racism and injustice.
This week’s show titled: “Surviving the prison system” will have two of the most prolific soldiers for defending and getting brothers and sisters out of the “belly of the beast”, Amy Ralston Povah, a clemency worker extraordinaire and renown attorney Nkechi Taifa. These two sisters have done remarkable work to gain the freedom of brothers and sisters. Our other two guest are two brothers who served over 63 years between them: Rufus Rochelle and Darryl Hope.