Black Under Attack My God, does it ever stop? Black people, my people, are always being persecuted, judged, and written off. It’s time for us to stand together, build on what our black leaders have done for us. We might still be slaves if Harriett didn’t trek the underground, we may be still sitting in […]
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Dear Annie, I need help with my relationship. I’m really going through it with the mother of my child. She’s got a nasty spending habit, and it’s caused us to go into debt considerably. I really love her and was taught as a man to protect and provide and do what’s necessary to make her […]
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By China Boynton “This is who I am! “proclaimed poetess Blaq Wildflower as she finished her poem at the final round of the 5th annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry festival. The 3-day festival included writing workshops, artist talks on December 8 and December 9, and a slam poetry competition at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center […]
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Long-time principal Karlton Johnson has moved on from Blanche Ely to another school. After a summer long search, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Perkins and Blanche Ely Vice Principal Malcolm Spence, Principal Tavures Williams was hired. He is 33 years old and graduated from Blanche Ely in 2007. He is the first Blanche Ely alumni to […]
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Pompano Beach Vice Mayor Beverly Perkins is accused of financial misconduct during her November 2020 campaign. A preliminary report released by the Broward County Office of the Inspector General on November 16, 2022, validated an allegation that Perkins and her campaign treasurer Robert Holmes used funds earmarked for pre-election purposes for post-election activities and services […]
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By China Boynton On Tuesday, November 8, Pompano Beach residents turned out to vote for midterm elections. According to the Supervisor of Elections office, out of the 1,252,771 active eligible voters about 47.95% of registered voters voted in this midterm election in Broward County. The winners were inducted in a ceremony at Pompano Beach City […]
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By China Boynton The 21st annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival Juneteenth celebration was held at Apollo Park, 1580 NW 3rd Ave on Saturday, June 18 by the friends of the Northwest Branch Library. The festival was filled with games, historical culture, a program highlighting local talent, and a sweet potato pie bake-off. Last […]
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