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Pics From MLK Jr Day 2025
It was a full day of activities again this year, starting with breakfast at Ebenezer Baptist Church, followed by the march. Your...
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Feb 111 min read
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First Glimpse of MLK Jr. Day Event
The City of Boca Raton shared this schedule of the day's events for MLK Jr. Day 2025 MLK JR. DAY Monday, January 20, 2025 Join the City...
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Jan 71 min read
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FAU CHIPS N SALSA Garden Data Program
Photos from the kickoff of the FAU CHIPS N SALSA garden data program, Wed., Nov. 20th (most by Mina Yumusak). This is a program that we...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Souls to the Polls
The Souls to the Polls event is on 10/27/2024 . The event is a partnership between DISC, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, Ebenezer...
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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Juneteenth in Pearl City 2024 - in Pics
50+ pics taken at the Juneteenth 2024 event in Boca Raton sponsored by DISC (Developing Interracial Social Change) of Pearl City Boca...
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Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Jun 10, 20240 min read
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Save the Date for JUNETEENTH
Saturday, June 15th - Noon to 5 pm - Join us for out annual Juneteenth event.
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May 16, 20241 min read
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Petition Drive to Preserve Historic Building in Dixie Manor
Preserve the Historic Building in Dixie Manor, Boca Raton - Marie Hester, President of DISC of Pearl City, announced a movement for the...
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Apr 21, 20241 min read
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Historic Walking Tour In the Heart of Boca Raton
Join us for a fascinating tour of Pearl City, recently placed on the National Registry of Historic Neighborhoods ! When: Sunday, April 21...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
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A Black History Month Event:
Temple Beth El invites you to celebrate Black History Month at the Shabbat Services on February 16, 2024. Featuring singing group Hued...
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Feb 3, 20241 min read
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2024 Historic Walking Tour Announced
Historic Pearl City/ Dixie Manor/Lincoln Court Please join DISC Sunday, February 18, 2024 for the Annual Historical Walking Tour. We are...
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Feb 2, 20241 min read
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AKA and Others Volunteer in Allen's Place Garden
AKA and others of FAU volunteer in the garden planting , and maintaining the garden working with Pearl City Cats of the Lois Martin Center.
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Feb 1, 20241 min read
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2024 MLK Jr Day Video
Catch a sense of the events of the day in this video. The video was recorded and produced by DISC videographer Gina Fontana, Gina Fontana...
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Jan 24, 20241 min read
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See You at MLK Jr. Day in Boca
Here's the schedule for the day's events: See You There!
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Pearl City Named an Official Historic Place
After much effort, Pearl City has officially been added by the National Park Service as a Historic Place. More details of this momentous...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Dec 21, 20230 min read
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2024 MLK Jr. Day
2024 MLK Jr. Day is coming soon - here is the flyer. More details to follow:
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Dec 21, 20231 min read
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Celebrating Lois D. Martin
”Lois D. Martin Way” Glades Road between Federal Highway and Dixie Highway Lois D. Martin (1928-2022), was a community activist, educator...
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Aug 7, 20232 min read
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Jun 17, 20230 min read
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Jun 6, 20230 min read
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Pics From Pearl City Community Council (PCCC) Retreat at Embassy Suites Boca Raton
Photos provided by DISC Secretary, Len Baker
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May 13, 20231 min read
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Pics From Earth Day 2023 Celebration at Allen's Place Community Garden in Pearl City
Photos provided by DISC Secretary, Len Baker
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May 13, 20231 min read
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Apr 15, 20230 min read
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Endangered Historic Pearl City House
A historic house in Pearl City is at risk. Here is what the Boca Raton Historical Society had to say about it, and the possible plan to...
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Feb 24, 20231 min read
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Free Black History Month Walking Tour
In the Heart of Boca Raton Developing Interracial Social Change, D.I.S.C., will offer a free Black History Month Walking Tour of the...
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Feb 10, 20231 min read
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MLK Jr Day 2023
This year's MLK Jr Day in Boca Raton was a major success. DISC of Pearl City Boca Raton was part of the planning and delivery of a whole...
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Feb 10, 20231 min read
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Boca Raton Magazine's Spotlight on Lynn Russell
Lynn Russell has been getting a lot of recognition for her service to the community - Boca Raton Magzine's spotlight on her is a great...
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Jan 26, 20231 min read
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DISC of Pearl City Celebrates Officer Roz's Retirement
DISC of Pearl City Boca Raton offers Congratulations to Officer Roz on her retirement from the Boca Raton Police Department after 25...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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MLK Jr Day in Boca Raton Through the Lens of DISC Secretary Len Baker and Videographer Gina Fontana
The drive between Ebenezer Baptist Church and Allen's Place Garden. Breakfast was moved inside due to the cool temps. Breakfast together...
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Jan 18, 20231 min read
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2023 MLK Jr Day Monday Jan. 16 Details of the Day's Events
Here are the details of the main program which occurs in Mizner Park: Images provided by City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
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Jan 14, 20231 min read
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Jan 2, 20230 min read
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D.I.S.C. Attends Changing Lives 3rd Annual Unity Day Event in Pearl City
Members of D.I.S.C (Developing Interracial Social Change) Marie Hester and Len Baker attended the 3rd Annual Changing Lives Unity Day...
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Dec 23, 20221 min read
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City of Boca Raton Releases Preview of Upcoming MLK Day Activities
City of Boca Raton shared a preliminary glimpse of the upcoming MLK Day Celebration activities: CITY OF BOCA RATON COMMEMORATES MARTIN...
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Dec 17, 20221 min read
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We need your support to create an honorary street name designation of "Lois D. Martin Way”
We need your support to create an honorary street name designation of ”Lois D. Martin Way” Glades Road between Federal Highway and Dixie...
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Sep 17, 20222 min read
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DISC at the Boca Raton Museum of Art - Black Pearls Lecture
Pics from the DISC event at Boca Museum of Art - Black Pearls - Pic 1 is the lecture, questions and answers from the photographer,...
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Sep 3, 20221 min read
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Sep 1, 20220 min read
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Scouts Present Handmade Garden Boxes to Allen's Place Garden
Sean Dillman, along with the Eagle Scout project team, presented Allen's Place Community Garden with three beautiful elevated beds!
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Aug 20, 20221 min read
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Museum Block Party - Black Pearls Opening
Date-Time Fri, Sep 2, 2022, 6 - 8pm Members Adult: $0.00 Non Members Adult: $35.00 Public Event Mark as Cancelled Mark as Sold Out Guest...
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Aug 13, 20221 min read
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Sacred Land: A Conversation with Reginald Cunningham and Dr. Candace Cunningham
Date-Time Fri, Sep 2, 2022, 5 - 6pm Members Adult: $5.00 Non Members Adult: $35.00 Public Event Guest Tickets Member Tickets Location...
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Aug 13, 20221 min read
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Jun 19, 20220 min read
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Jun 13, 20220 min read
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Debra Weiss Dance Company Broadway Dance Youth Programs MLK Day 2022
In Fall 2021, the Debra Weiss Dance Company’s Broadway Dance (BD) youth program moved outside, to Allen’s Place Pearl City Community...
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Feb 14, 20221 min read
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"Celebration of Life" for Mrs. Lois Martin, January 22, 2022
Hello Everyone, It’s Joseph Martin. I would like to thank all of on behalf of myself and my family for your condolences and prayers in...
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Jan 20, 20221 min read
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City of Boca Raton and D.I.S.C.: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
Details about the City of Boca Raton and D.I.S.C., celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events to be held on Monday, January...
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Jan 8, 20222 min read
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January 9th Community Garden Event is Postponed
January 9th Event at the Pearl City Community Garden is Postponed - Will be rescheduled at a later date Happy New Year Gardeners and...
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Jan 3, 20221 min read
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Garden Committee News: October
Good evening gardeners, The City's Sustainability Action Plan promotes increasing tree canopy across the City. While the City continues...
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Oct 6, 20211 min read
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Allen’s Place Pearl City Community Garden
Community Garden Plot Sign Up Day with D.I.S.C. Would you like to have a plot in a fabulous community garden with friends and neighbors?...
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Apr 17, 20211 min read
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Preserving the Pearl City Communities: A Virtual Town Hall Event
January 18, 2021—7:00 PM A movement to preserve and enhance the oldest neighborhood in Boca Raton kicks off on Monday evening, January...
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Dec 9, 20201 min read
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Help Support the Pearl City, Lincoln Court, Dixie Manor Survey Project for historic designation.
"A More Equitable Society Begins With Us" Pearl City, Lincoln Court, Dixie Manor Survey Project Founded in 1915, our local community is...
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Jul 27, 20201 min read
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Boca Raton's Black Pearl: African American Travel Club from Miami tours Historic Black Neighborhood
The Retiree, Seniors and Friends marked their tenth annual Black History Month Narrated Bus Tours. Read the latest blog post from Culture...
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May 7, 20201 min read
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