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After returning to Fort Lauderdale, she and her sisters attended the Old Dillard School. She loved playing basketball and singing with the Chorus. In 1955, history was made by her performance to sing on the PBS Channel accompanied by her chorus teacher Mrs. Rhoda Snead. Because of her academics acumen – Class of 1955 – she was chosen as Salutatorian.
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Jazz Fest Pompano Beach is bringing a tidal wave of talent to South Florida. To accommodate the festival’s growing audience, Friday and Saturday night’s concerts will be staged directly on the City’s beautiful beach. Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee who will be headlining the festival, which runs January 18-20, 2024.
Pompano Beach Arts is proud to launch a new limited concert series at the Gazebo located in Palm Aire. These free music events will feature acclaimed musicians, each with an outstanding and diverse repertoire, including the Gold Coast Jazz Society, Alex Dean, and Nikki Kidd.
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
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