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Karlene J. Froling – Building a Better Tomorrow One Children’s Book at a Time

Karlene Froling was born and raised in Newlands in Portmore, Jamaica. Her childhood experiences with being made to feel inferior because of her social and economic status has played a major role in forming her underlying vision as an author. She now strives to teach children about diversity and self worth with her five children’s […]
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Oakland Park Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

This past Monday Oakland Park’s community of Churches, city officials, elders and young people came together to celebrate the legacy of not only Dr. Martin Luther King, but also their African American heritage. After many opening remarks, including a moving and powerful speech recited by Rev. Cheree Mojeplo reminding us that there is still work […]

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