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Acclaimed pianist, vocalist Loston Harris brought his lauded “Songs From The Great American Songbook” tour to Fort Lauderdale.

     In 2012, with the aim of raising community awareness about FAMU National Alumni Association Broward Chapter and its role in assisting Broward County students who are either interested in, or matriculating through FAMU, the FAMU Community Unity Day was launched.

 Abreona Cabell of Florida Memorial was named to the NABC-NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball All-America Third Team.

Beginning with a controversial nomination that ended in a tie-breaking Senate confirmation vote and continuing throughout her tenure as Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos has faced unceasing criticism.

Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for the former student charged with killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month even though attorneys for Nikolas Cruz indicated he would plead guilty if his life was spared.

Tashmay learned recently that she was admitted to the University of Miami graduate program in Fall 2018. She was awarded a full-tuition scholarship valued at $41,800 per year, renewable for up to five years.

Former Senate Democratic Leader Chris Smith today filed an amendment with the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) which, if the voters agree, would ban assault weapons in The Sunshine State.

Facebook brought some amazing women together in honor of International Women’s Day

The women of the Broward County Alumnae Chapter (BCAC) have crafted a week long series of (Delta Week) activities to increase awareness regarding the chapter’s public service initiatives and how they specifically impact the community.

Wells Fargo’s new Broward Boulevard branch and a teller line mural was unveiled, highlighting some of Broward County’s local Black/African American history and leaders.