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President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Ahead: Emmett Till was killed when I was eight years old. Black children had to endure the shame of not being able to drink at all-white water fountains, eat at lunch counters or try on clothes to make sure they fit. Black students never got new books but...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Back: This past Monday, we honored the 17 lives tragically lost on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Time passes but the unimaginable loss and pain does not. Together as ONE Broward we must work to heal as a community and advocate for...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Ahead: As we celebrate Black History Month in February and honor our Black Americans, I’d like to share appreciation for my colleagues on the Lauderdale Lakes City Commission. We are five Black women that keep the ONE Broward mission primary as we work to...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Ahead: Since 1976, every U.S. President has designated February as Black History Month. Schools and communities will be reflecting on historic accomplishments of Black Americans and will be celebrating the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass....
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Back: Following the resignations of Dale Holness and Barbara Sharief, who both ran for Congress, the Governor appointed District 8 Commissioner Jared Moskowitz and District 9 Commissioner Torey Alston in November. Last week, they were sworn in to serve on the...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Ahead: This coming week, many municipal elected officials will head to Tallahassee representing our 31 cities for Broward Days 2022. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for legislators to learn more about the most current and pressing needs for our...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Ahead: Over the past couple of weeks, we have been reminded that we are still not out of the woods with the COVID-19 pandemic. The record setting number of positive cases have caused staffing shortages in just about every industry. As our healthcare providers,...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Back: One of the most important news stories the Sun Sentinel published this past year was regarding the work being done to develop a county-wide solution to our garbage disposal and recycling systems. The Broward League of Cities and the Solid Waste Working...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Ahead: Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa! I hope your holidays center around celebrating holiday traditions both new and old with your loved ones. Giving back this time of year is also important. According to a recent report by the Florida Nonprofit Alliance,...
President Beverly Williams in Sentinel 100
Looking Back: The Florida League of Cities recently launched a new advocacy initiative called, “Local Voices United.” Under this initiative, the League’s staff will travel the state and share information about important legislation that impacts neighborhoods,...