News for the Black community
By China Boynton Ashanti Cultural Arts & Enrichment Center, a Pompano Beach based non-profit known for their dance performance artistry throughout Broward County, used its art to move people in a different way. At the organization’s “Creative Bridge to Social Justice” events this summer, there weren’t dancers, but there were activities, discussions, and initiatives to
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By Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community Based Connections, Inc As I See it… Fathers are needed across the world. Fathers have always been the leader of the family, and while times have changed for some, one thing that remains true is that fathers are necessary for any family. I am not taking away from anyone
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In August, Arianna’s Center, a unique community group, held a forum on programs that are available to members of the transgender community ages 50 years old and older. Located in the United Church of Christ office in Fort Lauderdale, Arianna’s Center is a non-profit organization that empowers and uplifts the trans-Latinx community, undocumented immigrants, people
Continue ReadingThe Pompano Beach City Commission approved a tax millage rate of 5.770 which represents 11.11% increase in property taxes. This is due mostly because of an increase of the city’s taxable property in 2022. The millage rate represents a 5.27 rate for the general fund and .5 for the Pompano Beach Emergency Medical Services District.
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By China Boynton The Blanche Ely Highschool Alumni class of 1966 is making a difference in students’ lives 56 years their junior. The class of 1966 gave away two scholarships to two deserving students from Blanche Ely high school class of 2023. The scholarships were presented to Audrey Rozier and Faith Mervil at the Blanche
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