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New Youth Leadership Program Makes Black History Interactive for Local Students; Free Enrollment is Open

       The Black History Study Palm Beach County series – an immersive, engaging curriculum presented by local educators and artists – has opened registration for students in grades 8-12. The new, free youth leadership program begins September 7, 2024, and is presented by The Black History Project, Inc. , The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Inc., and the Palm Beach County African Diaspora Historical and Cultural Society, Inc. […]

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Henry Graham Celebrated

       Mr. Henry Graham, founder of LES – Liberia Economic and Social  Development, Inc. -will be honored and celebrated for his 4 decades of community service in the South Broward/Hollywood area of Broward County. The celebration, hosted by LES and the Liberia Civic Association, titled “ Portrait of a Public Servant “ will be held on Saturday, August 24, at Tropical Acres Steak House, 2500 Griffin Road, Dania, Fl. The celebration will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. The tickets cost $60 and can be purchased on Eventbright. The attire is semi-formal. […]

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Meet the Candidates: A Forum for Broward County’s Constitutional Officers and Judicial Candidates* LINKUP THE VOTE RIGHT NOW!

       On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Rodney Baltimore,  HOT 105 Radio personality, served as the master of ceremony at the Redeeming Word Christian Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where a candidate’s forum was held, providing an opportunity for voters to hear from candidates vying for Broward County’s constitutional offices and judicial candidates for circuit and county courts. […]

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THE BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS “SEEKING” BY DARIUS V. DAUGHTRY

In 2022, Darius V. Daughtry, one of South Florida’s best-known poets, authors, directors and educators, presented a stage reading of Seeking, where he explored a journey of self-discovery in the midst of an everchanging world. Now he brings his well-received work to the stage in this new full production with performances on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.    […]

Feature

Empowered To Thrive, Inc. is ready to help

     When the word CANCER is mentioned, many people cringe. Some of you have only seen the damage cancer can do, and others have been through the grueling process of treatment and the blessings of recovery. Deetra Sands Durham is a native of Broward County, a graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Spelman College, active in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and her church, to name a few.  […]

National News

Local Chapter of Black Sorority Celebrates 93 Years of Supporting Black Entrepreneurs and Professionals in the DC Area

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated’s mission is “to unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women who are encouraging, inspiring, nurturing, and assisting persons engaged in business and professional vocations & entrepreneurial ventures.” For the new sorority year, Gamma chapter’s membership looks forward to building connections, while continuing existing ones and serving the local Washington, DC community under its new leadership. […]

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CONGRATULATIONS DR. JESSIKA S. TIMMONS!!!

Dr. Jessika S.  Timmons, a native  of Lauderhill, Florida had the distinct pleasure of being sworn in by the Broward County School Board on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, as Assistant Principal of Bennett Elementary School. This promotion is well-deserved and shows proof of her dedication to her students and community […]

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Biden Announces Preliminary Agreement on CHIPS and Science Act

      President Joe Biden on Monday, Dec. 11, announced the first preliminary agreement under the CHIPS and Science Act to bolster America’s semiconductor industry and strengthen national security. The groundbreaking deal, aimed at revitalizing U.S. leadership in semiconductors, already has spurred over $230 billion in planned investments in the sector since its inception. […]