As excitement builds, BlerDCon 2026 prepares to welcome thousands of fans to Arlington, Virginia, from March 6–8. This vibrant celebration of Black nerd culture promises to blend fandom with deep cultural appreciation, creating a space where gaming, anime, film, and cosplay come alive. Hilton George, the founder of BlerDCon, emphasized the convention’s mission: “BlerDCon was
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Nearly a decade after photographer Johanne Rahaman turned her camera toward Pompano Beach’s Northwest community, the images still hold quiet power — front porches, bold color, neighborhood businesses, and everyday moments that define home. Rahaman’s statewide project, Black Florida, was created as a living photographic archive documenting Black communities across Florida from the inside out.
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By Villij News Staff DEERFIELD BEACH — A Fort Lauderdale woman accused of living lavishly on stolen funds — including private jet flights, luxury mansion rentals and high-end jewelry — is now behind bars after Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives say she carried out a more than $1.2 million fraud scheme targeting a local business. According
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Zero-emission service continues connecting residents to the beach, groceries, healthcare and more POMPANO BEACH, FL — A quiet revolution in transportation is happening on our streets. Circuit – Pompano Beach, the City’s free, electric, on-demand shuttle service, has officially surpassed 500,000 passengers, marking a major milestone for sustainable and accessible transit in the community .
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