Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is celebrating National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from Oct. 14–18, 2024, in recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which serves nearly 30 million children across the country each day. The 2024 theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success in and out of the classroom. The week will feature fun-filled student activities and Districtwide events promoting healthy eating while highlighting why students love school lunches.
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Fortified with work authorizations and a new freedom, Haitian immigrants are moving out of their longtime strong-holds in Florida and New York, often finding good jobs while remaining wary of how they will be received in new places in the Midwest and South.
A top supplier of digital devices in U.S. prisons is launching a new program to help incarcerated individuals earn a high school diploma by using the company’s tablets.
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) community gathered together to celebrate Founders Day and 137 years of “Excellence with Caring” during a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) celebrates the grand opening of its revamped Investments and Analytics Lab, made possible through the support of corporate partners, PGIM and PwC. PGIM has provided a $1 million gift over the course of five years to support SBI’s preparation of the next generation of business school graduates. Additionally, PWC has provided $100,000 for the purchase of the computers in the Investments and Analytics Lab.
The Obama White House (obamawhitehouse.archives.gov) chronicled President Obama eulogizing the death of the ‘Godmother of Civil Rights.” President Obama said, “Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dorothy Height – the godmother of the Civil Rights Movement and a hero to so many Americans. Ever since she was denied entrance to college because the incoming class had already met its quota of two African American women, Dr. Height devoted her life to those struggling for equality. She led the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years, and served as the only woman at the highest level of the Civil Rights Movement – witnessing every march and milestone along the way. And even in the final weeks of her life – a time when anyone else would have enjoyed their well-earned rest – Dr. Height continued her fight to make our nation a more open and inclusive place for people of every race, gender, background and faith. Michelle and I offer our condolences to all those who knew and loved Dr. Height – and all those whose lives she touched.”
The award, the second-highest honor that can be bestowed on a member of the Army, marked an important milestone in a years long campaign by his widow, supporters in the military and Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen for greater recognition of Woodson’s efforts that day.
Excitement filled the air as the doors swung open to reveal a remarkable classroom transformation, made possible through a collaborative partnership between Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and the Broward Education
It’s Carnival season, and Broward County Transit (BCT) is ready to take eventgoers straight to the heart of the action! Whether they’re gearing up for the vibrant Junior Carnival on October 5th, the energetic beats of Panorama Carnival on October 11th, or the festive celebration of Jouvert Carnival on October 12th, BCT offers a stress-free, affordable, and eco-friendly way to get there. All Carnival events are happening at Central Broward Park (3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311), and with BCT, they can ditch the parking hassle and focus on the fun!
The Internal Revenue Service announced recently tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Florida that were affected by Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 23, 2024. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.