News for the Black community
Art is a reflection of self, and Brea Monet Allen a 27-year-old Broward County artist puts her heart and soul into every one of her creations. “Being a black woman, a lot of my inspiration comes from my own personal experiences and explorations,” Allen told Villij News. “I am fascinated with the female body, as
Continue ReadingBroward County Public Schools will hold in-person graduations for the Class of 2021. The graduations will be modified to allow for appropriate safety precautions. The schedule is subject to change due to COVID-19. Graduation Schedule (School Alphabetical Order) School Date Time Venue Atlantic Technical College Saturday, June 5, 2021 4 p.m. Nova Southeastern UniversityAtlantic Technical
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Hillsboro Inlet Park will soon have a public swimming area for recreation and marine research. The public swimming area was unanimously voted for by the commission in February. Boats and motorized vehicles will not be allowed in a .5-acre section at the park to make way for environmental restoration. The section will have mangrove plants
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New apartments are on the way for northwest Pompano. The Marquis apartments will be available for rent at 1860 Martin Luther King Blvd, Pompano Beach. Construction is expected to be completed this year. The community is “tropical seclusion” where you can “leave the stress of your everyday world behind,” according to the property’s website. Marquis
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Cyndy Floyd celebrated 130 days in office last month. The people of Pompano Beach chose Floyd to represent District 5, which includes Collier City and Palm Aire, in November, as she beat out incumbent Barry Moss by 130 votes. Floyd is the first African American to hold the seat. Floyd beat the incumbent thanks to
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