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A Legacy to Uphold, A Future to Build: Join the Trailblazers of Broward County!

The August Primary election results launched the battle for the Governor’s mansion between David Jolly, the Democrat and Republican Byron Donalds. Donalds spent over $55 million on the primary only to end up doing poorly with 53% of Republicans voting against him. And most of those votes were cast for his White opponents in MAGA rich rural counties.  “Talk about saying the quiet part out loud. The Republicans don’t like Byron Donalds and we know why. All the money in the world won’t change that,” said Stephanie Seawright a healthcare administrator. Seawright is among the growing number of Black women who believes David Jolly will bring affordable living back to Florida and end the oppressive policies that have hurt Black families

Broward County’s first Black county administrator, former Fort Lauderdale city manager, and founding leader of NFBPA leaves a legacy of public service, mentorship, and opportunity

At 46 years old, I am learning that one of the hardest realities to accept in life is that

 “The transitioning of our community mother, our matriarch, has created a void that will be extremely difficult to fill. She touched so many lives from the cradle to centenarians. She was the epitome of what sisterhood; motherhood and a community servant should look like.”

     New for the 2026-2027 season: Students in grades 3-12 are welcome to sign up. The curriculum has been expanded and revised to teach younger grades (3-5) with lessons devised for their learning levels. The curriculums for middle- and high-school students, and adults, have been completely refreshed, promising a new learning experience for returning students.

OIC of South Florida today announced the return of the Middle Class Summit, taking place September 9–10, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Now marking 25 years of impact for OIC of South Florida, this year’s summit, themed “Imagine. Innovate. Elevate.,” arrives at what the organization calls a turning point for the American middle class, bringing together more than 500 business executives, policymakers, workforce innovators, educators and national thought leaders for two days of dialogue focused on solutions.

     “Being in a relationship is a blessing, but it takes work,” said Mikelange Olbel, president and CEO of Community-Based Connections, Inc. “Whether you are married, dating, co-parenting, rebuilding a strained relationship, or a single parent seeking a healthier relationship with the other parent, you’ll benefit from this insightful, heartfelt conference that seeks to create stronger dads, stronger moms and stronger families that will thrive, evolve, and build a better community. We are proud to offer our Stronger Together Couples Conference as part of our larger effort to provide meaningful, practical support to create a foundation for long-term parenting success.”

     “Being in a relationship is a blessing, but it takes work,” said Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community-Based Connections, Inc. “Whether you are married, dating, co-parenting, rebuilding a strained relationship, or a single parent seeking a healthier relationship with the other parent, you’ll benefit from this insightful, heartfelt conference that seeks to create stronger dads, stronger moms and stronger families that will thrive, evolve, and build a better community. We are proud to offer our Stronger Together Couples Conference as part of our larger effort to provide meaningful, practical support to create a foundation for long-term parenting success.”

     Miami-Dade County Public Schools is expanding its free After-School Meals Program, adding W.R. Thomas Middle School as a new meal site began  Sept. 1.