Bridge2Life Black History Month Event

Saturday, February 8, 2020 | 3-8 p.m.

Middle River Terrace Park | 1329 NE 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Advance registration required at https://B2LBHM.eventbrite.com

Activities

• Music, tribal art, and games
• One-on-one opportunities to talk careers with amazing local leaders
• Free food
• Registration is required at https://B2LBHM.eventbrite.com 

Schedule

3-5 p.m.

• Students work with instructors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Common Black College Application and to learn Naviance. Prizes will be awarded for completed FAFSA and Common Black College applications. 
• DJ James will be playing tunes, create your own tribal art, games, free food and prizes for completed applications.
• Broward College, Florida International University, and local employers will be onsite.

5-7 p.m.

• Meet and greet with local leaders – Learn about careers and leadership - Stichiz from 103.5 FM will emcee!

7-8 p.m.

• Watch The Black Miami, an amazing documentary about the significance and history of blacks in South Florida. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free popcorn provided. 

Meet Local Leaders 

Sheriff Gregory Tony, Broward Sheriff’s Office Dr. Gregory A. Salters, Law Enforcement Executive, Transformational Success and Leadership Coach Travis A. Warren, Senior Manager, Public Affairs and Community Relations, Coke Florida Stichiz, Radio Personality, 103.5 the Beat, iHeart Radio Andrea Pelt Thornton, IT Agile Development Manager, FPL David Watkins, ED.S, Director, Department of Equity and Diversity, Broward County Public Schools Derrick Turner, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Citrix Rufus James, Airport Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Jason Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Communications and Community Affairs, Miami Dolphins

Contact

For questions or more information, please email  Bridge 2 Life or call 954-593-5518.