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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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POMPANO BEACH — As redevelopment of the city’s New Downtown moves forward, the next chapter for one of Northwest Pompano’s most meaningful landmarks — the E. Pat Larkins Community Center — will depend heavily on community involvement. RocaPoint Partners (RP Pompano, LLC), master developer of the downtown project, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an architect with deep
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This week in Villij News, February 6, 2026 ✊🏾 Black History Month in Pompano Beach is packed with culture — from art, performances, and storytelling to youth programs and major events like Exquisite: A Black Art, Food & Wine Festival. 🏛️ The future of the E. Pat Larkins Community Center is at a turning point.
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A man was killed Monday night after being struck by a train in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 9:21 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2026, near West Hillsboro Boulevard and Dixie Highway in Deerfield Beach. Broward County Regional Communications received reports of a crash involving a Brightline
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By Lisaluvslove PLANTATION, Fla. — Reggae built the soundtrack of resistance, joy, love, and truth — and it’s still echoing across generations. On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum brings back Reggae Genealogy with Lights, Camera, Reggae!, a concert and cultural showcase tracing Jamaican music’s influence on global film, TV, and pop culture.
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