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When Did African Americans Actually Get the Right to Vote

February 27, 2020 Carma Henry 0

When Did African Americans Actually Get the Right to Vote […]

The Charity Ladies of Carver Ranches Club History: “60 Years of Charitable Giving”

February 27, 2020 Carma Henry 0

The founding Charity Ladies were pioneers, women, who along with their husbands, purchased plots of land in Carver Ranches, which included the Hyde Park section first developed by the Veteran Administration to provide veteran housing for their families within the Carver Ranches. […]

My Great Grandmother: Jennie Patton Farmer Williams, 1856-1938

February 26, 2020 Carma Henry 0

My great grandmother Jennie (Patton) Farmer Williams, 1856-1938, was a former slave in Jefferson County, Florida who became a midwife for 20 years. She was born in December 1856 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. She was also a member of the Mt. Herman Lodge No. 3517 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (G.U.O.of O.F.) in Bartow, Polk County, Florida. […]

200217-N-PC620-0154 GULF OF ADEN

February 26, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Clarke, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, left […]

Broward Black Action Plan

February 20, 2020 Carma Henry 0

It was a night of reflection, celebration, and renewed dedication to improving the lives of Blacks in Broward County in a number of areas as outlined in the Broward Black Action Plan which included EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BLACK BUSINESS GROWTH, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POLITICS, HOUSING, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. […]

He dance and sang across color barriers for civil rights

February 20, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Sammy Davis Jr., was a popular actor, comedian, singer and dancer. After going through many racial injustices Davis used his fame for political means. […]

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Brenda Morrison

February 20, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Whether it’s community service, advocacy or building and fostering business and community relationships, I see it as my duty to be informed and engaged in my community to inspire my generation and generations behind me to give back and be of service. Giving back doesn’t always look like giving away money. […]