SUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES: Six schools, 8 weeks, endless possibilities. This semester, Suits For Seniors is equipping high school seniors across Palm Beach County with the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive in college, career, and life. From Royal Palm Beach High School to Inlet Grove High School, students will gain real-world skills in financial literacy, leadership, networking, and career readiness, all while earning their own tailored suit to step boldly into their future. Join in shaping the next generation of leaders, whether you mentor, volunteer or donate to make a lasting impact. Get involved: info@suitsforseniors.org or suitsforseniors.org.

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MDEAT DAY: The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) also will participate in the “MDEAT Day” sponsored by the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) on Thursday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St., Miami. The event will celebrate Black entrepreneurial advancement, community impact, and economic empowerment while highlighting the transformational work of MDEAT’s four divisions: Housing, Youth Services, Economic Development, and Policy & Research. In addition, the day will feature food trucks, local vendors, and music, creating a family-friendly atmosphere that uplifts and supports our community. The Black Affairs Advisory Board has also published the “2024-2025 World Guide” which lists political, cultural, civic, business and professional entities that comprise the African-American experience in Miami-Dade County. Attendees will enjoy a variety of resources and activities, including: Procurement & vendor registration opportunities, information on local business tax receipts from the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office, financial wellness support from local institutions, and professional headshots to elevate brands and resumes. For other information or to request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART services, and/or any accommodation to participate in any county-sponsored program or meeting, call BAAB Program Officer Retha Boone-Fye, 305-375-4606. Follow the board on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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INTERNATIONAL REMEMBRANCE: 2025 Annual Key West Community Observance of the International Day for the Remembrance of the “Slave Trade” and Its Abolition, Sunday, Aug. 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Key West African Cemetery Memorial, 1074-1094 Atlantic Blvd., Key West. Site of 295 burials of African captives rescued from three captured slave ships in 1860, located at Higgs Memorial Beach, adjacent to the West Martello Tower brick fort (Key West Garden Club), near White Street Pier and the National AIDS Memorial. Remembering ancestors and future generations with land acknowledgement, prayers and greetings, historical presentation, performances, open-mic “Village Talk,” offerings, fellowship and refreshments. 2025 Theme: “They Jumped into the Water: Celebrating the Divine Feminine.” (Official date: Aug. 23, commemorating the start of the Haitian Revolution on that date in 1871, declared by UNESCO to underscore the fact that enslaved Africans themselves were the primary agents in bringing about the abolition of the so-called Transatlantic “slave trade.”) Call 305-797-3584 or email awchinasky95@gmail.com

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“THE LIVING LENS”: Funding Arts Broward (FAB) has announced its inaugural photography exhibition designed to spotlight local talent and strengthen Broward County’s dynamic arts ecosystem. FAB invites photographers of all levels, backgrounds, and artistic influences to submit entries for this juried competition by Aug. 31. Selected works will be featured in a three-day exhibition at MAD Arts, Nov. 14 – 16, 2025. Participating artists will also have the opportunity to sell their work, retaining 90% of the proceeds. Unsold works will remain available for purchase online following the exhibition, offering continued exposure and sales potential. The Living Lens entry fee is $35 per submission. Visit fundingartsbroward.org.

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