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The Broward County Business and Professional Women’s Network, Inc. (BCBPWN), an affiliate of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC, Inc.), proudly presents its 20th Annual Founders’ Day Celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center, located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025.

       The Alexandria, Virginia Library Sit-In is another example of “Lost Black History” that is not taught in schools. Britannica, in a common misconception, cites the beginning of the sit-in movement as 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina, stating, “…sit-in movement, nonviolent movement of the U.S. civil rights era that began in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.” In fact, Black America’s first orchestrated sit-in was the 1939 Alexandria library boycott. 

       From the moment the sun rises on the Pride Lands, to the iconic “Circle of Life” Disney’s The Lion King is a visual and auditory spectacle that reimagines this story beautifully…You just had to be in the room!

        A proposal that would prohibit local governments from suspending the sale of guns and ammunition during a declared state of emergency has been approved in the Florida House.

The 2025 edition of the highly anticipated Women Mean Business International (WMBI) Conference recently took center stage at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, bringing together trailblazing female leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers for a transformative experience.

I recently chatted with a senior in Florida, who introduced me to a new program he’s involved in, and I wanted to share this with you:  CLIP – Complete Lifestyle Intervention Programme.

rtServe is proud to announce the opening of “WILD: Invasive Species of South Florida,” an environmental art exhibition running from April 26 through June 20, 2025. Generously supported through grants from the Broward Cultural Division and Funding Arts Broward, with additional sponsorship from Topo Chico, the multi-media exhibit blends creative expression with ecological education to explore the complex impact of invasive species on South Florida’s delicate ecosystems.

     Hallandale Magnet High School is celebrating a major win – a $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grant from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). The school is one of just 20 across the state selected for this year’s expanded program, which is part of FPL’s $1 million investment to enhance STEM learning during its centennial year.

Broward Partnership has been awarded nearly $1 million in grant funding to strengthen its workforce development initiatives and provide essential services for families experiencing homelessness. The Jim Moran Foundation has provided a $625,000 grant to enhance housing and support services for families in crisis through Broward Partnership’s Families First! Program, while the Community Foundation of Broward has awarded a $300,000 grant to support job training and employment resources within Broward Partnership’s Workforce Development Program.

      Broward Education Foundation rolled out the hay bales and hospitality at its annual Hootenanny, presented by the Broward Teachers Union to honor more than 250 Broward County Public Schools teachers recognized for their exceptional creativity and innovation in the classroom.