Fort Lauderdale, FL - The recent Women's Empowerment Conference (WEC) hosted by the Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa was nothing short of spectacular, leaving an indelible mark on the over 350 women who attended. This year's conference was graced by an array of distinguished speakers, each bringing their own unique stories of triumph, resilience, and empowerment.

Since 2008, Project UP-START has been helping students’ families living in unstable housing situations find a safe place to live and do homework in order to succeed in the classroom. But the program goes beyond helping with housing by offering families help with food, clothing and school supplies and transportation to school, as well as tutoring for these students in order to improve their academic achievement.

The National Association of Black Journalists-South Florida chapter (NABJ-South Florida)is currently inviting applications for the Dwight Lauderdale and Rochelle Bridges Scholarships. NABJ-South Florida remains steadfast in its dedication to empowering journalists and media professionals across the South Florida region, fostering career growth, and upholding excellence in journalism.

Boca Raton, FL - The ACMF has taken its scholarship and grant application digital with an easy-to-use platform https://apply.acmfdn.org/

Plantation, Florida: South Florida’s women, girls and men are invited to gather for an afternoon of upliftment, camaraderie and inspiration as Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, in partnership with Caribbean Professionals Network, presents its third annual Women’s History Month Celebration. The event will take place at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum located at 8000 West Broward Blvd, Suite 1202 at Broward Mall on Sunday, March 3rd from 2:30 - 5:00 pm. Attendance at this free community event, made possible in 2024 by the Community Foundation of Broward, doubled to more than 120 attendees from its first staging in 2022 to its second in 2023. Even more are expected this year.

Students of the tri-county area; Miami-Dade, Broward, and West Palm Beach, The Jamaica Ex-Police Association of South Florida, Inc. (JEPA), has good news for you. The 32-year-old organization is now accepting applications for its 2024 USA Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded at JEPA’s 32nd Anniversary Charity Ball on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Gold Coast Ballroom, 1415 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33063.

“Join me as I embrace the challenges and trust the process on my road to the Olympic Games 2024. Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.” - Yohan Blake

Miami, FL - The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Women’s Empowerment Conference to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Marriott Harbor Bay Resort & Spa from 8:30 am to 4 pm. This event, taking place during Women's History Month, is designed to inspire, empower, and celebrate the achievements of women, with a special focus on the contributions of Jamaican women. Celebrating its 11th year, JWOF continues to make significant strides in community outreach, education, and mentorship.

Jo McGuire initially dismissed early signs of marijuana abuse in her son as typical teenage behavior. However, a suicide attempt revealed his frequent cannabis use as a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Wynwood’s Art of Hip Hop is slated to honor three staples of Miami’s airwaves, Lucy Lopez, Stichiz, and Supa Cindy, for their contributions to Miami’s music and Hip Hop culture. An awards ceremony, led by Da-Venya Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Armstrong Creative Consulting, will take place whereby the women will be presented with original works of art by 3 leading local female artists Tierra Armstrong, Nico, and Didi Contreras. Following the ceremony will be a discussion with the women of our airwaves, focusing on their journeys to the top of male-dominated media industry.

Miami, FL– In a heartwarming display of support, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida recently fulfilled the wish of Fernandye Eugene, a future business major at Miami Dade College (MDC), by providing her with $10,000 in tuition assistance. Eugene was presented with a check at a ceremony yesterday at MDC’s North Campus.

MIAMI-DADE – Miami-Dade County is receiving a $13.5 million grant for Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Program projects, following an announcement by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The funding will support transformative stormwater and wastewater management practices by the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources’ (RER) Division of Environmental Resources Management’s (DERM), innovative approaches undertaken by the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) to extend the sanitary sewer system to convert properties currently not connected to the sewer system, as well as essential nutrient pollution reducing drainage projects overseen by the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW).