Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) team of energy experts, customer care and external affairs will host a Power to Save event at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens on Friday, March 21.
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On March 15, 2025, Brothers David Dickerson and Anthony Barber organized and planned for 45th Charter Day Celebration at Pompey Park. A semi-open grill filled with arranged racks on wheels was delivered to cook the best burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and ribs prepared by the famous Troy’s Barbecue. Brothers Dickerson and Barber planned for a feast of the nearly 80 plus membership. When the brothers convened, they enjoyed the great weather, music, and of course, the scrumptious meal.
The members of Chi Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated proudly invite the community to join in celebrating a significant milestone—our chapter’s charter anniversary. Since its establishment, Chi Mu Zeta, affectionately known as the “West Park Zetas,” has remained steadfast in its commitment to service, scholarship, sisterhood, and finer womanhood, extending its reach beyond West Park to positively impact the surrounding communities of Hallandale Beach, Davie, and greater Broward County.
Few designers have reshaped the sneaker industry the way Devlin Carter has. The founder of SIA Collective, Carter has built a brand that is not only creating some of the highest-quality sneakers on the market but is also challenging the status quo of sneaker culture, corporate control, and the way independent designers operate.
It’s amaz-ing how His-Story manages to forget certain factual details. To wit, the Moors’ sophisticated contributions to Europe, centuries before those same Europeans decided to enlighten anyone else. The logic, of course, is duplicitous: ignore centuries of Black achievements, then declare slavery a “favor” to those ignorant Africans. To Black people, who had built empires and advanced civilizations, saying slavery elevated us is almost a “Trumpian” insult. The Moors, with their scientific and architectural marvels, must be rolling in their graves. But why let facts get in the way of a good, self-serving myth?
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Hawkins holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he pledged Phi Beta Sigma. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master’s degree in Social Work and Public Administration from Florida State University.
The Downbeats at Sunset series is set to continue on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with an enriching evening of community-focused entertainment. Hosted at the Destination Sistrunk Cultural Center, this free event will feature the premiere of a short film, live music, and interactive art activities designed to inspire and empower attendees. Neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come together from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM to celebrate local culture, network with one another, and enjoy a night of creativity and connection.
Broward Education Foundation, the sole nonprofit benefitting Broward County Public Schools, joined forces with Florida Power & Light Company during its Power to Care volunteer week, where volunteers read a book to students and helped beautify the front entrance area at Watkins Elementary School in Pembroke Park. The event empowered young readers and sparked their curiosity for learning.
As shoppers pledge to boycott many big name retailers like Target and Walmart over their decision to discontinue Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, many Black…