By Attiyya Atkins We might run from it, we might hide from it, but we’re all going to die. Death is the one thing in this life that is guaranteed. But unfortunately, due to issues prevalent in Black communities like higher crime rates, lack of access to health care or high-quality food, single-family households and […]
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Rep. Patricia Williams and Clergy Leaders Call on Residents to Unite and Vote #PompanoStrong By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach – Over 20 pastors attended an “all hands on deck” meeting, hosted by Reverend Tim Griffith of Faith in Florida, with state Rep. Patricia Williams, D, as special guest speaker at Word of the Living God […]
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Hernandez Law makers in Florida have stepped up to help combat the unaffordable housing crisis plaguing every county in the state. Historically, renters have had little to no government protection from uncapped rent hikes, units without working air conditioning, apartments that require major repairs or upgrades, or having to vacate a unit with […]
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By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach – C. Robert Markham Elementary School is one of several significantly neglected and deteriorated schools within Pompano’s black neighborhoods. Thanks to a collective cry for help, Broward County School Board secured government funding to make improvements. The board unveiled design plans for a brand-new campus scheduled for completion by 2026. […]
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Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that killed a 16-year-old and injured three other people in Pompano Beach. Around 5 p.m. on Monday, March 25, Broward County Regional Communications received reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach. BSO deputies […]
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The Thomas D. Stephanis Boys and Girls Club of Pompano Beach, located at 212 NW 16th Street, will get much needed upgrades. Tile floors will be replaced, as well as interior doors, main doors, a new remodeled gym, a new AC system and fence. The project is expected the be complete before Summer. The facility […]
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By Attiyya Atkins What do the Blanche Ely Museum and Attucks Middle School have in common? They are stops on Broward County’s interactive map called Threads. Threads is a joint project between Broward County Transit and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). The interactive map showcases the rich black history throughout Broward […]
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The Charlotte Burrie Center in Pompano Beach will host a new class series focused on film and acting, featuring Sara Rogers an award-winning acting coach.
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Author: Press Release Stuart, Fla. (March 4, 2024) – Brightline, seamlessly connecting travelers between Central and South Florida, formally announced that it has selected Martin County and the City of Stuart as the site for its next intercity passenger rail station. The location was chosen after a review of five proposals from private and public […]
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Players to don white away jerseys at home, encourage fans to wear white Author: Press Release SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today they will host ‘White Out’ Night on Thursday, March 21 at Amerant Bank Arena. For the first time since 2003, the Florida Panthers will don their white away jerseys when they […]
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