Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and Caribbean Professionals Network are excited to announce the third annual Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest, set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, from 2 to 6 p.m. This event, presented in collaboration with various South Florida bakers from throughout the Caribbean, promises to be a celebration of Caribbean culture and culinary diversity. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Spanish, French and Dutch Caribbean rum cakes and the beloved black cake — dark fruit or plum pudding cakes popular across the English-speaking Caribbean.
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Young people and their families in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County program celebrated back to school in a BIG way by participating in a Back-to-School Picnic & Backpack Giveaway.
“The Reject” showcases the life of McGhee, who rose from obscurity to prominence against the odds. The film highlights McGhee’s journey from being overlooked by society to becoming a powerful and influential figure, driven by his mother’s unyielding faith, his own hard work, and relentless determination. The film stars Kamal Ani-Bello and Romeo Miller, with Miller also contributing to the production of the film under the Romeoland Studios banner alongside Marco Moline, Florida Film House.
Florida Memorial University, Miami-Dade’s only Histori-cally Black College or University (HBCU), is experiencing a resurgence in its aviation program. The institution has revamped its aviation and safety program, offering students the opportunity to earn degrees and pilot licenses certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This comprehensive program enables students to pursue careers flying commercial and cargo jets, as well as drones.
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The YMCA’s Beach Ball is one of the hottest social events to kick off the season, with more than 600 philanthropic and business professionals in attendance. Guests are encouraged to dress to the theme, “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler” (Let the Good Times Roll) During the evening guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, live musical entertainment, dancing and a live and silent auction. Proceeds from the Beach Ball supports Financial Assistance for Aquatics programming so that anyone, regardless of their ability to pay, can come to the Y to learn water safety. Unfortunately, South Florida leads the nation in childhood drownings, and the Y’s mission is to work with the community to stem this tide.
Such was the case with polls suggesting that Trump was expected to win more Black votes than any other GOP candidate in modern history. Other polls suggested that more Hispanic voters were supporting Trump despite his anti-immigration policies and often racist rhetoric.
Join Pompano Beach, Arts for the culminating event of Alejandra Abad’s captivating exhibition, The Making of Water State: Florida as Refuge. During the final evening of the exhibition, Abad will unveil a stunning animated collage created by gathering community stories that respond to the exhibition. This unique work celebrates Florida’s role as a haven for diverse life forms, both human and animal. The synergistic event takes place September 20, 2024, from 6-8 pm on the second-floor terrace of the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Outdoor projections will begin after dusk, and the public is encouraged to share stories and reactions, fostering a vibrant community conversation. Tickets are free. For more information, visit pompanobeacharts.org.
Community Anchor Award will expand impact on Broward County’s underserved youth and transform the Museum into a regional NASA STEM informal education community resource.