News for the Black community
The Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival will be held on Saturday, March 19 at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The event starts at 8 a.m. There will be a 5K walk, bars, food trucks, vendors, and concerts by Jessie J and Grammy-nominated artist Deborah Cox. The event is hosted by the Afro Pride Federation. Proceeds from
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By BSO, Miranda Grossman From ballerina to biology and forensic science, Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Director Claudine Carter Pereira is the first female Crime Lab director at BSO and the first and only Black Crime Lab director in Florida. She shares her wide experience with Sheriff Gregory Tony in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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As we honor Black History Month, here are some events for you to check out in the Pompano Beach area! These events celebrate African-American culture and are educational, fun, and a perfect way to celebrate Black History Month. Be sure to mark your calendars! African American Women Changemakers Exhibition Pompano Beach Cultural Center The exhibit
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Please check with the individual locations for COVID-19 updates and changes. Fall Festival – MargateOct. 23, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063. Enjoy scarecrow building, pumpkin carving, line dancing, a petting zoo, hayrides, food vendors, and pony rides at the free Fall Festival in Margate. Trunk and Treat –
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Nov. 2 Primary Showdown: Alcee Hasting’s Congressional Seat is up The race for Alcee Hastings congressional seat is heating up. Hastings died of pancreatic cancer in April while serving in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, and 10 democratic candidates are eyeing the seat. The district is a large black and minority community within Broward and Palm
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