Spoken Word Artists from Across the Nation Competed The Seventh Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival captivated audiences with a dynamic blend of poetry, writing workshops and artists talks. This three-day extravaganza, December 12-14, 2024, showcased the extraordinary talents of 30 poets from across the nation who competed for cash prizes. The festival immersed attendees
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By June Bigsby POMPANO BEACH — At a special Dec. 16 meeting, Pompano City Commissioners voted to approve a wage increase for its general employees, delaying a holiday payout. The meeting comes at the tails of a Dec. 10 Pompano Beach city commission meeting, where a proposal to increase wages for Pompano Beach’s general employees
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This is a first-person op ed by Villij News senior writer By Kristen Hernandez Politicians make many promises, especially when campaigning for your vote. But the political air has shifted, and for the 2024 election cycle, candidate’s true colors come to light. Election day is upon us, and the time for change in the city
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Spirit Airlines will offer the only nonstop flight from Birmingham (BHM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starting October 10. Spirit’s launch in Birmingham will mark the first time the airline serves the state of Alabama and will provide low-fare flight options to the Sunshine State and one-stop connections to Latin America and the Caribbean. “We can’t
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APECC WIRE CHICAGO, IL – The community of Illinois is in mourning following the untimely death of Sonya Massey, sparking widespread protests demanding justice and accountability from the Chicago Police Department. Massey, a 34-year-old mother of two, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on July 6, triggering shock, anger, and calls for a thorough investigation.
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