By Attiyya Atkins Broward County is home to more than 2 million residents, and the majority are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Immigration policy is not distant here. It shapes the lives of our neighbors every day. Protests over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis have pushed ICE back into the national spotlight. Crowds gather, chants
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Broward Health Honors Dr. King’s Legacy at Deerfield Beach Parade In a heartfelt celebration of unity and service, Broward Health joined the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Deerfield Beach, honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader whose words continue to inspire. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s profound message, “Everybody
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The streets of Pompano Beach were filled with music, pride, and community spirit on Monday, January 19, as residents gathered to celebrate the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade — and Villij News was there to capture it all. If you missed the celebration, you can still experience the energy and excitement. Villij News
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Leaders, lawmakers, and members of the Divine Nine gathered on the evening of Dec. 20 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center to celebrate the Broward National Pan-Hellenic Council’s annual Founders Day. The event honored the history of Black Greek-letter organizations and their ongoing role in service, leadership, and
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U.S. Lawmakers Renew Push to Ban No-Knock Warrants After Breonna Taylor’s Death Washington, D.C. — U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have reintroduced legislation aimed at ending a controversial law enforcement practice that has drawn international scrutiny: no-knock warrants. The bill, called the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, would prohibit federal law enforcement
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