Who will commemorate and rally around them?
Month: February 2019
Slipping into darkness
Blackface and Privilege
Cynthia Marie Watkins was born on June 22, 1960 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Idell Howard and the late Jake Watkins.
Willie James Howard
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Legendary film director Spike Lee said heās done with Prada and Gucci after both companies trotted out racist clothing and hand-bags.
tory Fort Lauderdale is pleased to spotlight the creativity, innovation and storytelling of the emerging young African American artists at Dillard Center for the Arts during Black History Month,ā said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. āWe invite visitors of all ages to glimpse the world through their eyes and to further explore the significant multidisciplinary contributions of our African American community year-round via our exhibits and special programs.ā
Lauren Underwood, a 32-year-old African American registered nurse, has made history as the youngest Black woman to be elected to Congress. In her new role in Congress, she hopes to use her skills and experiences to fight for people who donāt have access to affordable health care.
The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce presents its Fourth Annual SoLa Rum, Food & Wine Festival will take place on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 from 6 to 11 p.m. on the grounds of the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 N.W. 11 Place, Lauderhill, Fla.
The City of Lauderhill and the MLK Task Force host several events around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Black History Month.