With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, June 20th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Here’s a look at our top stories.
Broward County commissioners have unanimously voted to “ban the box” on Broward County government employment applications; this was the box that asked applicants about a person’s past criminal record. The new law means that a person wouldn’t be asked about a prior criminal activity until they are among potential finalists for a particular job.
South Florida based nonprofit ‘Live Fresh’ has launched their new Mobile Shower and Personal Hygiene Facility. This ‘shower truck’ offers the local homeless population the opportunity to manage their personal hygiene and works to open possibilities for building self-esteem and gaining employment. The organization also offers a fresh set of clothes and hygiene kits to each person who uses their facility.
Miss Caribbean UK has chosen finalist in the first of four heats which will conclude in London at the end of the year. Lorell Boyce and Jodie Hodgson of Barbados, and Georgette Pratt of the Bahamas, stunned judges at the regional competition held at the Broadway Casino in Birmingham, England. The next regional heat will be in Nottingham on July 2.
In sports, South Florida was well represented at the first day of the U.S. Olympic diving trials Saturday. Former UM diver Samuel Dorman and Michael Hixon took a big lead in the men’s synchronized 3 meter event finishing the semifinals with a combined score of 871 point 53. The finals in both the men’s and women’s events will be held this Wednesday, June 22nd. Only the winners will qualify for the American team heading to Rio.
Here’s a look at what’s Trending:
Dancehall artist Beenie Man and former Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith took to social media this weekend to congratulate their daughter on graduating high school. Beenie Man posted a picture of the grad on Instagram captioning ‘Hashtag Ready for College’ and ‘Hashtag Daddy’s Girl’.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Partly cloudy in Broward County with a high of 84 and a low of 73. In Miami-Dade, Partly Cloudy as well, with a high of 86 and a low of 78.
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