News for the Black community
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will resume their popular Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon events this month. The events will allow BSO to further prevent drug abuse and identity theft in Broward County. “We’re proud to provide these free services to protect our community,” said Sherriff Tony Gregory. On July 17 at the Deerfield Fire Station #66,
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As part of President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, $300 monthly payments are on the way for those who filed their taxes and claimed the Child Tax Credit on your 2019 or 2020 tax return. This initiative is part of a larger coronavirus relief package issued this summer. Starting July 15, families with a child
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June 11 is Kodak Black Day, in honor of the Pompano Beach rapper and his commitment to the community. Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness presented the proclamation to Kodak Black, who was born Dieuson Octave on June 11, 1997, on June 11, 2021. The proclamation shares some contributions the rapper has made to the Broward
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By Toni Carter Broward County residents who are suffering financially and can’t pay their rent can seek COVID-19 pandemic rental assistance. Approximately $53 million in federal funds were distributed to counties and cities to help those struggling to pay their monthly living expenses. Applicants can receive up to 15 months of financial assistance. In order
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Broward County will host a meeting to discuss what the community should do with $10 million set aside for residential improvement projects within the northwest Pompano community on Tuesday, July 13, 7 to 9 p.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 NW 3rd St., Pompano Beach. County Commissioners Mark Bogen, Lamar Fisher and
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