Erma M. Brown – 64 Funeral services were held February 24th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Neil Brown officiating. Erma M. Brown –…
Month: February 2024
Clairemin Cameron – 72 Funeral Services were held February 24th at Church of The Nazarene. Alisa A. Farlow – 60 . Christopher Fletcher -…
Russell Giles – 80 Memorial Services were held February 24th at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. Pearline Beatrice Gayle – 93 Funeral services were…
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 100 years of committed service in the name of the Lord. It has been 100 years since Rev. Riley pastored The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Harbor/Belle Glade, Florida. Now under Pastor Frederick Small, The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating 100-years this March.
Bessie Coleman, America’s “First Lady of Flight,” was feted by American Airlines to celebrate her 100-year aviation legacy. She was the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license. American amassed a complete flight crew of all Black women to complete a flight in her memory. The 36 member flight crew included the full gamut of staff — the pilots, cargo team flight attendants and maintenance technicians.
The Panther’s Paw, Dillard’s official school newspaper, headlines in bold dark letters seemed to come right off the page: HIGH SCHOOL OCCUPIES NEW PLANT. Just below the headlines in this October 1950 issue, a second article boasted of an enrollment of 1,684 students of which 600 were high schoolers. A third article informed that “Big Bertha” (Dillard’s bus), had gotten a new paint job over the summer. Thus, the era of the fifties was ushered in with grand style. Dillard was a new face in a new place.
DELTA DAY AT THE CAPITOL! — This last week marked the 30th Anniversary of Delta Days at the Florida Capitol! During this momentous week, we highlighted the dedication of this esteemed organization and its remarkable impact on addressing issues throughout the State of Florida.
FAMU Day at the Capitol! Last Wednesday, FAMU Day took center stage at the Florida Capitol! I was proud to witness FAMU’s display of excellence and advocacy for its institution while celebrating its remarkable accomplishments.
Kandy G. Lopez continues to inspire through her art and teachings, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of cultural conversations.
Nunnie on the Sideline