News for the Black community
Boy oh boy, 2022 was a year! We thought we were done with COVID-19, sike… it was still messing with us, even more strains wanted to pop up. Will Smith smacked the hell out Chris Rock on live TV. Kevin Samuels, the irreverent and unlicensed relationship therapist, passed away; and rappers PNB Rock and Takeoff
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By Attiyya Atkins Linda Houston Jones, founder of Ashanti Cultural Arts, leaves behind a legacy of community advocacy, social justice, and a passion for the arts. Jones passed away in November, but her spirit will live on in the programs she’s created through her non-profit organization. More than 30 years ago, Jones was looking for
Continue ReadingBy China Boynton February brings us lots of great gifts like Valentine’s Day and winter weather, February is also known as Black History Month in the United States. Here’s a glimpse of different local events to celebrate the richness of being Black. The month kicked off with the Tiger Trail committee and their black-tie gala,
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Forget the Kansas City Chiefs, Pompano Beach has its own Super Bowl championship team. The Pompano Chiefs 6U youth football team has a year of bragging rights as Florida Youth Football League’s (FYFL) Super Bowl champs. The Chiefs beat the Lauderdale Lakes Vikings in November. The Vice Tribe of approximately 20 kids, some not old
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Minorities Break Voter Turn-out Record at Pompano Beach’s Souls to the Polls Event, Giving Leverage to Democratic Candidates By Kristen Hernandez Although Florida is still a red state, Faith in Florda’s Souls to the Polls event at E. Pat Larkin Community Center located at 520 NW 3rd Street in Pompano Beach proved that minority voters
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