Trailblazing leader and first Black, Haitian American vice mayor dies at 38; husband in custody CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, a history-making public official and rising political leader in Broward County, was shot and killed Wednesday in what authorities are investigating as an apparent domestic violence incident. The Coral
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From Pompano Beach to Miami, a chilly surprise reminded us of Alice H. Parker’s pioneering central heating. Imagine modern warmth thanks to a visionary inventor from 1919.
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By Villij News Staff When Bad Bunny took the halftime stage, Puerto Rico wasn’t just a backdrop — it was a lens. Yes, the island was referenced. But the imagery stretched far beyond geography. It carried the weight of colonialism. It echoed the shadows of slavery. It tapped into the African diaspora and the shared,
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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
Continue Reading NORTH MIAMI — The vibrant cultural celebration known as the Soup and Champagne All White Affair returns for its 7th edition in North Miami on January 1, 2026. Held at NoMi Village, this annual event marks Haitian Independence Day with an evening of music, elegance, and tradition. Central to the celebration is the serving of
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