By David Miller Well, what happened? Since 2021, there has been a lot of construction work being done on the streets of Collier City, a predominantly African American subdivision in the City of Pompano Beach. Thirty years! Long anticipated infrastructure has been taking place on NW 27th avenue, and now we finally see some results
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By Kristen Hernandez Lauderhill, FL – Black Genius in Flight’s Juneteenth celebration showed South Florida what it means to be Black and unchained. The three-day event was presented at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, located at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. “Black Genius in Flight brings the message through the music,” said Stichiz, featured R&B artist
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A trailblazer, civil rights activist, educator, historian and Black pioneer By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – When Lydia Wilson stood before the podium in the Ali Cultural Arts Center courtyard, she appeared poised and steady. She held her back straight, shoulders out and her head up, just like her mother, Hazel K. Armbrister, taught
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By Atticus Berrios Pompano Beach – Odd Breed Wild Ales shuts down due to increased rent prices. On July 9th, Matt Manthe, founder of Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, made an Instagram post announcing the closing of his brewery. This is due to rent increases, criminal activity, homelessness, and neighborhood vacancy. This brewery
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The City of Miramar hosted a series of impactful events commemorating Juneteenth, underscoring the importance of black history as part of America’s history. One of the event’s highlights was an awards dinner at the Miramar Cultural Center, featuring renowned civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton. Reverend Sharpton passionately elucidated the historical significance of Juneteenth, emphasizing
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