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  This week, volunteers from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Broward Education Foundation joined Mayors Ashira Mohammed (Pembroke Park) and Felicia Brunson (West Park) at Watkins Elementary School for a landscaping beautification project and reading story time for 3rd-5th grade students.

       Celebrate the art, culture and history of the Harlem Renaissance at the second annual 2025 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival, scheduled for March 13-15 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. 

   President Donald Trump’s latest attack on so-called “woke” culture has escalated to extreme censorship that should alarm anyone who values free speech, self-identification, and equal opportunity. His administration has compiled a massive list of banned words that federal agencies are instructed to avoid, including “Black,” “equity,” “inclusion,” “women,” “disabilities,” “mental health,” and “oppression.”

       Dr. Karlton O. Johnson, principal of Cypress Run Education Center in Broward County

       We were all taught in school that the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. to celebrate American independence and the friendship between the two countries. However, what is rarely taught is that the primary reason France presented the gift was in appreciation of American emancipation. In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was a symbol of democratic government and a celebration of the Union’s victory in the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Fort Lauderdale offers opportunity, but for Black Americans navigating daily expenses and major purchases, economic wisdom is key to financial stability. From homeownership to everyday spending, strategic decisions can lead to generational wealth and financial security in an evolving economic landscape.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) became the epicenter of beauty, business, and empowerment on Sunday, March 2, as the Impressions of Beauty Black Girls Matter Meetup Brunch, powered by Sally Beauty, brought together students, industry leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs for an inspiring and transformative experience.

The South Florida Pride Youth Band delivered a show-stopping performance at its 14th annual concert, presented by FLoatarama, at The Parker on Sunday, February 23. The highly anticipated event showcased the dedication and talent of young musicians while awarding an impressive $46,000 in scholarships to support the next generation of artists.

    We are all familiar with the trope, “You must work twice as hard to be equal.” Mission Specialist Mae’s accomplishments, like her acceptance into NASA after outperforming over 2,000 applicants, really makes you wonder how she managed it. Must have been a DEI selection, obviously.

       “Shared Legacies” delves into the history of Black-Jewish cooperation in America and revisits the profound alliance that emerged during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s when Jewish leaders stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others to advocate for racial equality and harmony. Through historical materials and first-hand accounts, the documentary illuminates pivotal moments in history while confronting the fading memory of this powerful partnership in recent years.