The Trump administration’s proposal to cut half of federal workers at the nation’s housing agency is targeting employees who support disaster recovery, rental subsidies, discrimination investigations and first-time homebuyers, according to two documents obtained by The Associated Press.
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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency. These fraudsters then take personally identifiable information (PII) and use it to steal victims’ money.
Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Brévo Theatre in Pompano Beach and GableStage in Coral Gables will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. This first-time historic partnership among three of South Florida’s leading theatre companies, made possible by a generous $250,000 grant from The Warten Foundation, will bring this imaginative and witty reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that tackles identity, belonging and generational issues, to both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Fat Ham will premiere at Island City Stage from April 3 – May 4 and will move to GableStage from May 16 – June 15, 2025.
“Minority owned businesses creates inclusivity within the market and the aim of this center is to provide services to help those businesses to succeed,” said FMU Interim President William McCormick. “Florida Memorial University is the only historic Black university in South Florida, and we are extremely proud to now have a business center in Fort Lauderdale’s oldest African American community, which is named after Dr. James Franklin Sistrunk, co-founder of Provident Hospital, Broward County’s first Black hospital. There is incredible history here and we are honored to be a part of the legacy.”
This National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8), Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is sharing guidance and tips to help customers avoid falling victim to a scam.
As a part of their Youth Black History Month presentation, “Chico The Virgo” of Hot-105 radio, was presented with the first Black History Month Legends Award from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach.
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They’re nothing without us, folks! Don’t waste your money at places that don’t respect U$! As people of color, especially Black Americans, we collectively spend $2 trillion annually. However, corporate giants like Target and Walmart are reversing their DE&I policies. Therefore, I’m joining the Target boycott and inviting all Floridians to join me! for the month of February-28, I won’t be spending my money at these retailers.
Hip-hop has always been a battleground for truth, and with Power to the People, Absoloot and Kai TooTall Turner have created an album that stands as both a tribute and a challenge. This eight-track masterpiece is more than just music—it is a call to action, a history lesson, and a love letter to Black resilience.
Excitement filled the air as Florida Memorial University (FMU) celebrated the grand opening of its Center for Entrepreneurship, a milestone that promises to transform economic opportunity in Broward County. The event, attended by community leaders, business owners, and local dignitaries, underscored FMU’s commitment to fostering innovation, mentorship, and entrepreneurial success.