Miami Broward Junior Carnival 2025: Youth Mas Brings Color, Culture, and Continuity to South Florida’s Black Identity

Lauderhill, FL — October 5, 2025 — Beneath a blazing October sun, a new generation of masqueraders took center stage at the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee’s Junior Carnival, transforming The Lot at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center into a parade of color, rhythm, and Caribbean pride. What began as a small showcase years

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Miami Carnival 2025 Set to Light Up South Florida

MIAMI — October 1, 2025 — The Caribbean’s biggest celebration in the U.S. is back. Miami Carnival 2025 runs October 4–12 across Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, featuring a week of parades, music, steelpan, J’ouvert, and family-friendly festivities. Can’t miss events include: Junior Carnival (Oct. 4, Lauderhill PAC Lot) — Free family event with seven youth

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Nicky Friday and Larenz Tate and family at American Black Film Festival. Photo credit. Aaron J. Thornton / ABFF

ABFF 2025 Kicks Off in Miami Beach with Star Power and Short Film Brilliance  

ABFF 2025 Kicks Off in Miami Beach with Star Power and Short Film Brilliance Nicole Friday and Larenz Tate Welcome Filmmakers, Fans, and Legends to Opening Night Celebration  By Villij News Staff  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) set it off in style Wednesday night, June 11, with an electric opening ceremony led

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