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        Though there were calls for the organization to delay its decision, the National Association of Black Journalists selected Elise Durham as its next executive director before its national convention begins this week in Cleveland, Ohio.

The 2025 recipients of the YMCA of South Florida’s Dave W. Cash Leadership Awards and Spirit of Community Awards were announced during the Y’s 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Inspirational Breakfast in Broward County and Inspirational Luncheon in Miami-Dade County, both presented by Delta Air Lines.

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Fort Lauderdale Chapter hosted its highly anticipated Diamond Jubilee Gala at the Renaissance Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The evening was a dazzling celebration of 75 years of service, scholarship, sisterhood, and finer womanhood, bringing together distinguished guests, community leaders, and members from near and far to honor the chapter’s legacy and impact.

August 15, 2024– The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) is proud to announce the selection of Dr. David Kenton as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1st.  With a proven track record of leadership and a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families, David brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to CSC as it continues to advance its mission of ensuring that all children in Broward County grow up healthy, safe, and successful.

Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated her 30th children’s book. She is an award-winning artist and Autism Advocate. Via her books and other initiatives, Ayanna champions for Black Autistics to gain recognition, information, and access to resources to improve their well-being with being Autistic.

     On Wednesday, July 26, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis, L. Lonzer, III announced the Fraternity’s decision to relocate their 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention from Orlando, Florida, citing Governor Ron DeSantis’ “harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community.”

     Approximately 75 blind and visually impaired children and their siblings had an amazing time at Lighthouse of Broward’s Eggstravaganza event, searching for beeping eggs, visiting with the Easter Bunny, jumping in the bounce house, climbing a rock wall, having their face painted and doing arts and crafts.

     Approximately 90 blind and visually impaired youth and their siblings tackled STEAM activities at the Lighthouse of Broward’s “For the Love of STEAM” event presented by UKG. The event offered firsthand science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics activities, all designed for youth who are blind and visually impaired.

The Broward County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has formed a joint initiative to host a political candidates’ forum on June 28, 2012