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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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Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month. It’s an opportunity to highlight the contributions of Black artists and position Black art at the center of American culture across popular music and beyond.
Pompano Beach Arts is throwing a listening party to unveil the Pompano Beach Soundtrack Vol. 1, a bespoke EP bursting with the city’s unique flavor. Mingle with music aficionados and the creative minds behind the soundtrack. Get a sneak peek at the exclusive tracks, a tapestry woven by five local talents scouted at the popular Lyrics Lab open mic event.
Randy, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from? Resilience can come from various sources, and inspiration from their surroundings can significantly influence many. Throughout my life, I have found inspiration within my environment. Observing family, friends, and others throughout the world community endure hardship has taught me the meaning of perseverance, especially when faced with adversity. I learned about faith and how to manifest more favorable outcomes through faith and work. I often drew upon the adage, “What doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger.”
Put your hands together! Pompano Beach Arts is welcoming back the enormously popular series Soulful Sundays, featuring South Florida’s top performers and bands in various genres at Ali Cultural Arts Center. This program enriches and celebrates the history and culture of the African American community in Pompano Beach and creates unforgettable musical experiences for everyone. Join the groove at 6 pm on the second Sunday of the month at Ali Cultural Arts Center.
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