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Antonio Sweeney relied on a mix of private and school scholarships, plus a federal Pell Grant for low income students, to pay for his first two years at his dream school, Morehouse College, in Atlanta, the alma mater of Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) and Martin Luther King Jr. But by junior year, most of the outside scholarship money was used up and he had taken on so many activities–from serving as class president to running his own side businesses–that he hadn’t earned enough credits to keep his Morehouse academic scholarship. He filled the gap that year by taking out federal and private student loans. Now, in his senior year, his mother has come to the rescue–she borrowed $24,419 this fall from the federal Parent Plus program and plans to tap a similar amount for the spring semester. “We’re almost at the finish line and if this is what needed to be done for him to complete his education, then as a parent, I’m willing to do it,’’ says Sylvia Tripplett, a Flint, Michigan special education teacher still paying off her own student loans.
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Pompano Beach Arts invites you to a special Old Town Untapped on December 6, 2024, which will include the tree lighting! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off the season with twinkling lights, festive cheer, and an array of holiday-themed vendors that will have your shopping list checked off in no time! Enjoy a live performance by South Florida singer/songwriter Joey Calderaio, along with a local DJ, a showcase of local artisans and craftspeople, and food trucks for delicious snacks. Visit the studio of Mark Viau, the featured Artist in Residence (AiR) at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA), and explore his vibrant new multimedia exhibition, Mind Bending Beauty.
The 22nd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (GJJF) is set to spice up Miramar Regional Park with the biggest Caribbean feast of the year on November 10, 2024. Alongside signature sizzling jerk delights and mouthwatering Caribbean flavors, the festival will bring an electrifying mix of reggae and dancehall entertainment for a day to remember.
Pompano Beach Arts and the Rock Road Restoration Historical Group, Inc. proudly present a new annual exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Esther Rolle, a groundbreaking actress and activist. Born and raised in Pompano Beach, Esther Rolle’s journey from a farmer’s daughter to an Emmy-winning actress is a testament to her talent, resilience, and unwavering dedication to authentic Black representation. This exhibition, opening on her birthday, November 8th, 2024, at the Ali Cultural Arts Center, features artists from across the United States who have created artwork inspired by her remarkable life. The opening reception is free and open to the public, and the exhibition will be on view through January 4, 2025
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