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September 2012

McGhee endorses Garcia for Congress

Kionne McGhee and Joe Garcia
Incoming State Rep. Kionne L. McGhee with Congressional candidate Joe Garcia


State Rep. Kioone L. McGhee asks the voters in South Miami-Dade County to vote for Joe Garcia for Congress. "We need him in DC. I endorse this hardworking leader who will help our President protect our Rights and protect our Country." ~ Kionne L. Ghee

 


Hispanic Heritage Month: Sylvia del Villard

sylvia del villard
Sylvia del Villard was an actress, dancer, choreographer and Afro-Puerto Rican activist.

 

Del Villard was born February 28, 1928 in Santurce, a section of San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a young child, Del Villard would entertain her parents, Agustin and Marcoline del Villard, with her dances. Her family considered her very talented and she was also a good student at school. She received her primary and secondary education in Santurce and when she graduated from high school the government of Puerto Rico awarded her with a scholarship to attend college.

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Message from CIVIC Concern: Vote by Absentee, Early or on Election Day...Just Vote!


There are no excuses for not voting this year. It's too convenient and easy!

You must be registered by October 9 to vote in the general election on November 6. If you or someone you know is not yet registered, you can find a registration form here. You can also register at public libraries, most state agencies, and drivers license offices.

Even if you believe you are already registered, visit this page now to ensure your registration is valid. Be aware that registration laws have changed and many voters have been removed from the rolls. Check right away -- that way, if you learn your registration isn't valid, you'll still have time to get registered before October 9. Protect your vote!

To request an absentee ballot, visit this page to find the link to your county. In most counties, you can easily submit your request online.


HUD, FREDDIE MAC TO JOIN URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY AT FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP, SEPTEMBER 28

ULBC Home for Good Photo
The Urban League of Broward County works hard to keep South Florida families in their homes.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – South Florida homeowners facing foreclosure, public housing developers, real estate brokers and industry professionals are invited to join the Urban League of Broward County (ULBC) for the Home for Good Lunch & Learn.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Gary Forbes

 

Gary Forbes
Gary Forbes is a professional basketball player for the NBA. He is Panamanian.

Gary Orlando Forbes was born February 25, 1985 in Colón, Panama. He is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. When he was a child, his mother brought him with her when she moved to Brooklyn, NY. After high school at Benjamin Banneker Academy, the 6 ft 7 in, 220 lb. small forward initially played college basketball at the University of Virginia, then transferred to the University of Massachusetts following his sophomore season at Virginia.

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The Violence Continues: Armed Robbery and Attempted Murder of Off-Duty Cop

 

Crime-Scene
An off-duty Miami-Dade police officer was robbed and shot at his church in Liberty City yesterday.

 

There was an armed robbery and attempted murder of an off-duty Miami-Dade police officer at a church in Liberty City yesterday. Other headlines have labeled it a shooting but I'm calling it like it is. The officer’s name has not been released but he was approached by three to four young black males armed with a semi-automatic weapon. His property was taken and he was shot in the chest. As of this post, the officer is in stable condition and suspects are in custody.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Rosie Pérez

Rosie Perez
Rosie Pérez is an actress, dancer, choreographer, director and community activist of Puerto Rican descent.

Rosa Maria “Rosie” Pérez was born in the Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood of Bushwick to Afro-Puerto Rican parents. Her mother, Lydia Fontañez Pérez, a singer, was married to Ventura Pérez at the time of Rosie's birth. However, Rosie's biological father is Ismael Serrano, a merchant seaman with whom her mother had an affair. Much of her young life was spent in foster care. She attended Grover Cleveland High School, which is located in Ridgewood, in the New York City borough of Queens, and Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Laz Alonso

 

Laz Alonso
Actor and former investment banker Laz Alonso was born in Washington, DC and is of Cuban descent.

“Being Black and being Latin is something that at times I have to explain in my entire life how you can be both. And a lot of people think that you can be either one or the other because they don't understand that race & ethnicity are two different things. You can be both. The same way that Latins can be Black & Latin is the same way you can be Black and Jamaican, or Black and British, or Black and Canadian. It doesn't mean that you're not Black.” ~ Laz Alonso

 

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“JAZZ IN THE GARDENS” MUSIC FESTIVAL MARCH 16 & 17, 2013, AT SUN LIFE STADIUM

 

Jazz in the Gardens
Jazz in the Gardens - Celebrating a magical mix of music, friends, exotic food and fun: 8 years and counting!

Miami Gardens, FL – The City of Miami Gardens and its newly elected Mayor, Oliver Gilbert, and the City Council, proudly announce the highly anticipated dates for the 2013 “Jazz in the Gardens” Music Festival.  On March 16th & 17th, the 8th Annual “Jazz in the Gardens”, held at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, promises to be the best edition yet of the festival, featuring a 2-day star-studded line-up of adult urban contemporary’s most beloved performers, soon to be announced. Tickets go on sale November 2012, and will be sold through Ticketmaster. 

 

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Ellen Degeneres and JCPenney award $100,000 to Van E. Blanton Elementary School

 

Rachel Faust on the Ellen Show
Van E. Blanton teacher Rachel Faust presented check for $100,000 for her school.

Congratulations to Rachel Faust, first grade teacher at Van E. Blanton Elementary School. I don’t know what she wrote, but Ellen Degeneres (Yes, that one) and JCPenney gifted her school with $100,000. That is super incredible.

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