Caribbean Bar Association and Island Syndicate sign MOU aimed at exponential growth and community engagement. FORT LAUDERDALE – Two of South Florida’s premier Caribbean diaspora entities formed an alliance on the evening of January 30, 2019. The Caribbean Bar Association (CBA) signed a memorandum of understanding with Island Syndicate, the media, arts, and entertainment creative […]
Dania Beach – As reported by NBC 6, on Friday, January 18th, the Caribbean Community Radio Station, WZOP building in Dania Beach was engulfed in fire. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt, thanks to The Hollywood fire department and emergency services. This means that the Caribbean Community Radio Station, WZOP is now without a home. […]
MIAMI – The Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB), along with various community based organizations, have scheduled a number of events that pay homage to the African American diaspora, as well as this year’s national theme established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): “Black Migrations,” which focuses on the movement of people […]
JACKSONVILLE – Scores of Jamaicans and US citizens living in and around Jacksonville, Florida, attended the JN Bank’s “After Work Community Connection,” to learn about investing, real estate opportunities on the market and accessing a mortgage, in Jamaica. The event was staged by the JN Bank’s Florida Representative Office, in collaboration with its partners: the Jamaica […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – Habitat for Humanity of Broward celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by welcoming five new families into their affordable homes at “Our Beloved Community” located in Roosevelt Gardens. “In a county where so many families cannot afford decent housing, we are so grateful to be able help five families achieve their dream […]
Lauderhill – The CSC has budgeted approximately $11,200,000 million in FY 19/20 for the Family Supports 2019 RFP, which covers three initiatives: Family Strengthening: $10 million is budgeted to provide effective family strengthening services to prevent child maltreatment; as well as address the negative impacts of trauma and provide resources to allow those impacted to […]
MIAMI – On National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Office of Community Advocacy in Miami Dade County joins community partners co-hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness and Community Resource Fair. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. when a candlelight vigil will start on Friday, Jan. 25th at Miami Dade College […]
Local elementary schools recently participated in the grocer’s community engagement program LAUDERHILL – Fresco y Más, in partnership with Fresco y Más|Contribuye, awarded three Lauderhill elementary schools a total of $2,750 during a celebration this weekend at the new store that opened in December. Fresco y Más hosted a community engagement competition at its new Lauderhill […]
Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program now open for applicants SOUTH FLORIDA – The Miami Dolphins announced the open application period for the Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program. In its second year, the program’s mission is to provide the youth of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties with the financial resources […]
Kick off Black History Month at Miramar Cultural Center honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MIRAMAR – The City of Miramar is excited to present “We Shall Overcome” on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 8:00pm at the Miramar Cultural Center (MCC) ArtsPark located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025. This powerful stage play celebrates the life and legacy […]
CG Oliver Mair Commends Rev Dr Coretta Mathie on her Appointment
Jamaican Born Rev Dr Coretta Mathie appointed to the United States Faith-based Leaders Committee by Derrick Scott MIAMI – Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair, hailed Rev. Dr. Coretta Mathie on her appointment to the United States Faith-based Leaders Committee which underscores the importance of faith-based institutions to national development objectives. The Consul General, whose […]
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