Black Excellence: Standouts in Education & Service

By: Florida Panthers

@FlaPanthers FloridaPanthers.com

February 26, 2024

SUNRISE, Fla. – In celebration of Black History Month, the Panthers will commemorate the third season of the ‘Celebration of Black Excellence’ Series presented by Amazon which recognizes South Florida community members going above and beyond.

From Black executives, owners to educators, producers and healthcare workers, the ‘Celebration of Black Excellence’ series recognizes individuals that were nominated by colleagues, friends, family and more for serving the South Florida community

Honorees’ stories and achievements will be highlighted throughout Black History Month at FloridaPanthers.com and via Panthers social media platforms @FlaPanthers and @FlaPanthersCARE.

So far, the Panthers have highlighted honorees in nonprofit, culture & wellness, and business.

In this week of “Celebration of Black Excellence,” the Panthers are proud to highlight five standouts in education & service.

Commissioner – City of Sunrise​

Commissioner Mark A. Douglas is a Litigation Attorney for over 17 years. He graduated from the Florida International University College of Law and litigates throughout the State of Florida, including in all three Federal Districts. He focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration Law and handles matters related to unpaid minimum wage and overtime arising under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with honors from the University of Technology Jamaica and has been a licensed Realtor for over 18 years. Before being elected to the City Commission, Commissioner Douglas was a member of the Broward County Consumer Protection Board, the City of Sunrise Economic Development Advisory Board, the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board which he chaired, and the City’s Board of Zoning Adjustment. He was first elected in 2016 and was the first minority be elected to, or otherwise serve on the City Commission. Since 2018 he has been the City’s representative on the Board of the Broward League of Cities. At the national level, Commissioner Douglas has served since 2018 on the National League of Cities’ Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Federal Advocacy Committee, which he Chaired in 2020/2021. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust. He and his family have resided in Sunrise since 2001. ​

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