By Sharon Aron Baron
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in both chambers of Congress reintroduced the EAGLES Act, named for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles.
If enacted, the act would expand the U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center to focus on school violence prevention on a national level.
Introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representatives Ted Deutch, D-Fla, and Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Senators Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Marco Rubio, R-Fla, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Rick Scott R-Fla., Maggie Hassan D-N.H. and Susan Collins R-Maine, introduced the Senate companion.
By Sharon Aron Baron
Each year the City of Parkland holds a commemoration event on February 14 to remember the victims of the 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. This is accompanied by a service project that typically receives an outpouring of support from the community.
In the past two years, both the city and Food For The Poor held a food-packing event where hundreds of thousands of meals were packed and sent to underserved areas, which required hundreds of people working in a confined, sanitary space.
This year, due to COVID-19, the focus is shifted to a fundraiser that will build homes in Honduras.
By Madalen Erez
Intro
Three years ago, Valentine’s Day in our community was transformed. Innocent happiness and flower bouquets now yield to the echoes of tragedy. A day of love is also one of remembrance.
Each year, this being the third anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, it is important for our community to reflect on the 17 lives lost and the promise made that this would never happen again.
“Never Again to our MSD students means never again will we take no for an answer when we know that is not acceptable,” said
Ivy Schamis, who was an MSD teacher when the shooting occurred. “They will work towards gun reform, albeit a long and arduous road. Our students will be responsible adults who may become elected officials that make changes or at the very least, informed citizens who vote for change.”
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By Sharon Aron Baron
During Black History Month, the City of Coral Springs is recognizing Black individuals, businesses, or business owners who have positively contributed to the community with outstanding service and/or achievement records.
In January, residents were invited to nominate an individual or business. Categories included educator, public safety personnel, artist, youth under 18 involved in community service, adult contributing to the success of youth, or any Black community member, or business.
Here are those who were nominated.
Educator
Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei
Dr. Skinner–Osei, a Coral Springs resident of 10 years, has worked in partnership with the Coral Springs Police Department since 2017.