News for the Black community
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is making strides to address the mental health crisis affecting students in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. She has successfully secured $5.25 million in federal funding aimed at expanding mental health services in local schools, directly impacting thousands of students in the region. The initiative is crucial as it targets the growing mental
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Pompano Beach is gearing up for a weekend where every word carries weight and every voice finds its place. The Eighth Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival returns December 11–13, 2025, bringing a rush of creativity, cultural pride, and artistic brilliance to the city’s cultural venues. What started as a local love letter to spoken
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In the face of staggering job losses affecting over 300,000 Black women, a new initiative is stepping forward to provide much-needed relief. The Black Girl Relief Fund, spearheaded by Foolies Limited Clothing, aims to offer support and community to those navigating this challenging time. The event is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026. The initiative
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Margate, Fla. — Dec. 11, 2025 — A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy is recovering after being shot during an active investigation Thursday afternoon in Margate, an incident authorities say could have been fatal if not for the deputy’s ballistic vest. The shooting occurred around 2:28 p.m. near the 6100 block of Northwest Second Street. According
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A Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputy owes his life to a ballistic vest after being shot during an incident in Margate, Florida. The shooting took place while the deputy was involved in an investigation. Authorities confirmed that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event.
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