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This past weekend, we proudly welcomed a new group of young men into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. Their induction marks the beginning of an inspiring journey toward leadership, mentorship, and success.
The 17th Judicial Circuit’s Judge Elijah H. Williams took the stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on 1/7/25 and swore Broward’s newly elected Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi into office amid pomp and circumstance. Ms. Ajayi is the first ever elected Tax Collector in Broward County! Congratulations!
A statewide poll from No Kid Hungry Florida shows this challenge is not only felt by families hovering near the poverty line. Middle-income households have reported buying less healthy foods to stretch their grocery budgets, while lower-income families are making difficult decisions between paying the rent and purchasing groceries.
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Germaine Smith Baugh, President and CEO of the Urban League of Broward County, on being recognized as a 2025 Leadership Broward Fun Lunch Honoree. This prestigious event honors Leadership Broward alumni and members for their outstanding contributions to the community and the Leadership Broward Foundation.
Quartermaster 2nd Class Deshaud Porter, right, a native of North Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to the Nmitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), is awarded warfighter of the week by Capt. J. Patrick Thompson, the commanding officer of Stennis, aboard the ship, Jan. 16, 2025. John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipbuilding conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul to prepare the ship for the second half of its 50-year service life.
Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients and thank you to the participating institutions for investing in the future of our youth! Recently, the Infinite Scholars event at the YMCA was a tremendous success, with universities and colleges awarding an impressive $27,542,000 in scholarships to deserving students.
-The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum welcomed more than 350 guests to celebrate the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Vera Rolle Farrington at its signature Dr. King Brunch.
When you think of fast-food chicken, the usual suspects come to mind—until you experience the elevated culinary approach of Crisppi’s Chicken. Nestled at 2917 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, this new hotspot is redefining what it means to serve fast food. Legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has teamed up with restaurateur Brittany Tolliferreo to bring this exceptional dining experience to South Florida, combining quality, hospitality, and community-focused values.
While many of you were giving witness to the national championship game last week, my thoughts took me back to a different place in time as I watched Ohio State make rightful claim