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When Nyota King went to Africa for the first time in 2017, it changed her life. She wants to see the same happen for others. Read about her experience--and about a trip to the Continent she's planning for all in June 2020.

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PBC Govt. Summer Camp Scholarship Program. Apply by March 31, 2020.

By Marian Dozier | Mar 23, 2020

Palm Beach County's Youth Services Program has a list of 120 camps that are everywhere--from Boca Raton to Riviera Beach to Jupiter to Royal Palm Beach to the Glades--and all ...

It’s Annual Meeting is Tonight. On Palm Beach.

By Marian Dozier | Feb 18, 2020

The Annual Meeting of the BBIC is this evening, when attendees will learn what the nonprofit has accomplished in the last year and what its goals are for 2020. ...

She’ll Be at the Big Game Today. And So Will They.

By Marian Dozier | Feb 2, 2020

People from around the world will be at today’s Super Bowl LIV in Miami—as will several local businesses from Palm Beach County. And so will at least one local ...

cocochats is Live on SupaJamz!

By Marian Dozier | Jan 8, 2020

Heard cocochats yet? The 30-minute talk show airs at 6 p.m. each Wednesday--as in tonight!--on SupaJamz 103.7 FM, a young, Caribbean-themed station that is, in only a year, the ...

‘Watch Night’ is Tonight

By Marian Dozier | Dec 31, 2019

One hundred and fifty-seven years ago tonight, the enslaved peoples of America and their supporters were huddled together, praying for their freedom. That historic moment has come to be ...

Nappy Hair Discrimination? No More.

By Marian Dozier | Dec 30, 2019

Three states have banned discrimination against nappy hair—and Florida could be the fourth, thanks to bills recently filed for the 2020 Legislation Session. The other-state laws, and those Florida ...

Need scholarships, anyone?

By Marian Dozier | Nov 30, 2019

Comcast recently announced its annual scholarship program, as have several other providers. All of them offer strong support and belief in local students across Palm Beach County (PBC). Read ...

The Winner is Clear.

By Marian Dozier | Nov 13, 2019

On tomorrow, it will be announced which of the 12 high-achieving women, above, will be named the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Palm Beach North Chamber of ...

He represents District 30.

By Marian Dozier | Oct 15, 2019

That would be state Senator Bobby Powell, whose District covers Palm Beach County (PBC) from West Palm Beach north to the county line, heads west to pick up Royal ...