As a woman born in what is known as “The Greatest Generation” (1925), Maude Lewis Storr has traveled many miles and many roads. Roads and destinations that were influenced by the words spoken to her by the great Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune saying to her “Make Your Mother Proud.”
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Recently, the Broward County Public Defender’s Office concluded their two-week Summer Justice Internship Program with a grand finale that left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Despite having just five days to prepare, the talented young participants rose to the challenge, demonstrating remarkable dedication and skill.
“We are delighted to welcome Halston Shannon to the chamber! A accomplished graphic designer with a decade of experience, Halston holds a graduate certificate from Nova Southeastern University and a degree from Florida Atlantic University.
Groups have begun organizing to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean. Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the Caribbean Consular Corps (CCC) held a news conference this week at GEM headquarters in Doral to address the urgent need for aid following the hurricane’s devastating impact on Grenada, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.
“The outpouring of support for experienced leadership, solid education experience and an independent voice fighting for our children is humbling in this non-partisan race,” said Alston, who is a product of Broward County Public Schools, a former Broward County Commissioner, former School Board Chairman and former Chief of Staff to Barbara Sharief. “I was born in south Broward, I understand Broward issues and I will continue fighting for academic excellence, safer schools and protecting our tax dollars while managing a $6 billion operation. I am humbly asking the voters of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches and portions of Cooper City and Davie to send me back to continue unfinished business on the Broward School Board.”
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Recently, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Ranking Member of the U.S. Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, proudly announced that Broward County Transit has been awarded a $25 million FY24 Low and No Emission grant under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance its sustainability efforts. The funding will support the procurement of battery electric buses equipped with on-route chargers, replacing the older diesel vehicles.
Seaman Davon Vileenor, from Lauderhill, Florida, operates a sound-powered telephone while on watch on vulture’s row aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of operations in support of Valiant Shield 2024, in the Philippine Sea, June 16.
After decades of debate, Rock and Roll is clearly the progeny of Blues and Gospel music. This is the red clay, picking cotton from Sunrise till Sunset and nothing to eat but scraps Blues! An often ignored contribution to this aural feast was the soul of a Queer Black woman in the 1940s named Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She was there before Elvis, Little Richard and the Beatles rocked their guitars.
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As part of Visit Lauderdale’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity on a global stage – the official destination marketing organization of Greater Fort Lauderdale – proudly announces its official partnership with the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Team.