Pompano Celebrates National Black Business Month by Empowering Small Businesses

By China Boynton Pompano Beach – The first small biz pop-up shop by the Smallbiz Community and Economic Development Corp (CEDC) was held on August 24 at the E.Pat Larkins Center in honor of National Black Business Month. The Small Biz CEDC is a non-profit organization established to promote economic development and self-sufficiency by providing […]

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“It’s time for us to stand up and call them out”

By China Boynton Pompano Beach – Pompano Beach residents have raised concerns over the conditions of some schools operating within Broward County. There have been numerous reports to the Broward County School District of unclean and unsanitary bathrooms, mold, flooding, and a list of other repairs that have been overdue at the public schools in […]

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Pompano Beach City Commission Votes 3-2 to Raise Property Tax

By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – During a tense city commission special meeting in September, commissioners voted 3-2 to raise property taxes by 10% starting this fiscal year. Additionally, the Pompano Beach Emergency Medical Services District tax, or EMS tax, was also raised to 11.21%. The proposed tax increase is based on the general […]

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Queen’s King Movie Premiere -Lunerversal Films Unites Black Community Against Black-on-Black Gun Violence

By Kristen Hernandez Broward County, FL – An uptick of black-on-black violent crimes throughout our community has led local film maker, Eugene Luner, to create a movement that brings unity and healing to people of color. Lunerversal Films presented Luner’s third movie, Queen’s King, which showcases that true love can lift anyone struggling to make […]

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RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF DRUG OVERDOSE

In today’s world, where substance abuse has become a pressing concern, it’s crucial to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a potential drug overdose. Drug overdoses can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. Being able to recognize the warning signs could mean the difference between life and death. Here are […]

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SNAP Food Assistance Benefits Increase

If you or a family member receive aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, your benefits will increase soon. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said benefits will automatically rise to reflect the recent changes in the cost of living due to high inflation. Benefit changes will be […]

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