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       Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Hawkins holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he pledged Phi Beta Sigma. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master’s degree in Social Work and Public Administration from Florida State University.

  The Downbeats at Sunset series is set to continue on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with an enriching evening of community-focused entertainment. Hosted at the Destination Sistrunk Cultural Center, this free event will feature the premiere of a short film, live music, and interactive art activities designed to inspire and empower attendees. Neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come together from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM to celebrate local culture, network with one another, and enjoy a night of creativity and connection.

Broward Education Foundation, the sole nonprofit benefitting Broward County Public Schools, joined forces with Florida Power & Light Company during its Power to Care volunteer week, where volunteers read a book to students and helped beautify the front entrance area at Watkins Elementary School in Pembroke Park. The event empowered young readers and sparked their curiosity for learning.

As shoppers pledge to boycott many big name retailers like Target and Walmart over their decision to discontinue Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, many Black…

  This week, volunteers from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Broward Education Foundation joined Mayors Ashira Mohammed (Pembroke Park) and Felicia Brunson (West Park) at Watkins Elementary School for a landscaping beautification project and reading story time for 3rd-5th grade students.

       Celebrate the art, culture and history of the Harlem Renaissance at the second annual 2025 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival, scheduled for March 13-15 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. 

   President Donald Trump’s latest attack on so-called “woke” culture has escalated to extreme censorship that should alarm anyone who values free speech, self-identification, and equal opportunity. His administration has compiled a massive list of banned words that federal agencies are instructed to avoid, including “Black,” “equity,” “inclusion,” “women,” “disabilities,” “mental health,” and “oppression.”

       Dr. Karlton O. Johnson, principal of Cypress Run Education Center in Broward County

       We were all taught in school that the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. to celebrate American independence and the friendship between the two countries. However, what is rarely taught is that the primary reason France presented the gift was in appreciation of American emancipation. In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was a symbol of democratic government and a celebration of the Union’s victory in the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Fort Lauderdale offers opportunity, but for Black Americans navigating daily expenses and major purchases, economic wisdom is key to financial stability. From homeownership to everyday spending, strategic decisions can lead to generational wealth and financial security in an evolving economic landscape.