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Before Will A. Gunn served in the White House, defended the rights of military detainees or became the chief legal officer for the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid, he was a young man growing up in the Fort Lauderdale area, attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church and breaking barriers at Piper Hig
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On Oct. 15, the first day of early voting, students from A&T, Bennett, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro marched together to Union Square, the closest polling place left open to them. The trek took about 45 minutes in 85-degree heat, on roads where missing sidewalks forced some into traffic, and many waited hours more to vote on arrival.
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Keisha Nash Whitaker, the ex-wife of Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, has died. The model, actress and former host of TLC’s “What Are You Wearing?” was 51-years old.
12-year-old Nicholas Buamah, known for his appearance on the Steve Harvey Show at the age of 8, has continued to achieve remarkable feats. He has authored three bestselling books and provided healthcare insurance for over 3,500 children living in Ghana
For years, Tyler says he suffered brutal physical abuse at the hands of his father and severe sexual abuse at the hands of several adults growing up. Inside or outside the home, Tyler says he never felt safe.
The highly anticipated Third Annual Pompano Fall Festival will be taking over the city of Pompano Beach, FL during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on Saturday, November 26, 2023, starting at 2 p.m
Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Series with presenting Sponsor Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, announced today that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Fort Lauderdale will go on sale Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10 a.m. Tickets starting at $45.00* are available at BrowardCenter.org and Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (954) 468-0222 or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33312. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more can be purchased by calling (954) 660-6307.
Come experience the magic of the season with Waist to Chest | Christmas Surf Spectacular, a fun-filled musical extravaganza, brought to you by some of the members of the popular band Girlfriend Material, with added guests! Browse through a fantastic array of holiday themed vendors, perfect for finding that special gift, and enjoy lots of spectacular art! Stop by Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCa) to meet this month’s featured artist in residence Renee Ray and see her other-worldly art.
Holiday cheer is overflowing this year as Pompano Beach celebrates the season with a glorious array of events, and from the looks of it, Santa loves our City! The festivities kick-off with the 16th Annual Light Up MLK on November 18th at Annie Adderly Gillis Park with official tree lighting, live entertainment, and a visit from Santa! The beloved Yuletide on Atlantic Parade on December 7 will feature dazzling floats, marching bands, and another appearance from old St. Nick!
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