The article you are about to read had its origins at my friend, Dr. Augusta Clark’s house, located in the very community, Carver Ranches, the primary focus of this piece. My college teammate, Thomas Ballard, and I have developed a lasting friendship with Dr. Clark or Gussie as she is affectionately known by many. When she comes home, it is a foregone conclusion that we have lunch together while simultaneously taking a nostalgic peak down memory lane as Broward educators, Gussie and Ballard at Hollywood Hills and I at South Plantation. It was following one of those gatherings that I had the privilege of meeting Audrey Warren, the creator and founder of The Legacy Ball 2024. As an occasional contributing columnist and sports editor with the Westside Gazette, Broward County’s oldest African American owned newspaper, I was extended an invitation to both attend and cover this auspicious event, honoring the legacy of the Carver Ranches pioneers while celebrating the current beneficiaries and their continuing, impactful contributions to and on this amazing community. In addition, I met Ms. Cynthia Strachan-Saunders, a multi-talented singer, author, historian and founder of the Bowles-Strachan House. Immediately I recognized the passion and commitment deeply held by these phenomenal women for their beloved Carver Ranches community.
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Oliver Mair, Jamaican Consul General, lauded Nesta Leeloo, who celebrated her 108th birthday on January 6, 2025, as a brilliant example of love, family values, and perseverance.
Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, and lovingly referred to as “Mama,” Leeloo immigrated to the US following her marriage. In the United States, she is the second-oldest living individual.
At 114 years old, Naomi Whitehead is the oldest person living in America. She currently lives in Greenville, Pennsylvania, but was born on September 26, 1910, in Georgia.
The German Coast Uprising, also known as “Andry’s Rebellion”, was the largest revolt of Black slaves in the United States. The land was initially settled by Germans, and dubbed “The German Coast. It began on Manual Andry’s plantation, near New Orleans. The leader was Charles Deslondes, a slave who worked as a driver (overseer) on a plantation. The blog evergreen plantation.org described a “Planter,” as usually a White man but sometimes a promoted slave hand. Charles, a mulatto enslaved by Manuel Andry, was a Haitian inspired by the Haitian Revolution of 1791.
The students at FAMU, aware of the potential implications of the new law, are expressing apprehensions about how it might impact the teaching of topics related to race and American history. The concerns are rooted in the fear that political constraints could interfere with the university’s core mission of providing a comprehensive education, especially in areas vital to the understanding of African American experiences.
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Clyde Mitchell, Jr., a decorated U.S. Army veteran and influential community leader, has been recognized with a custom trading card by Positivity Pays. This tribute celebrates his extraordinary military career, his dedication to community service, and his enduring legacy as a role model. His remarkable journey is also highlighted in the acclaimed book, 100 Sergeants Major of Color: Black Americans Who Paved the Way for Others to Follow, which honors military leaders of color who have broken barriers and inspired future generations.
The recent “40 for 40 Art Experience” at Pompano Beach’s Ali Cultural Arts Center successfully brought together art, wellness, and community engagement in a groundbreaking two-hour program. With support from the Community Foundation of Broward, 40 students from the Broward community participated in this innovative three-part experience combining wellness activities, outdoor art creation, and personal expression.
The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida proudly announces its exciting new season of scholarships and competitions, empowering young artists across the state. Applications are now open in instrumental performance, voice, visual art, writing, and the national spotlight competition – ballet.
Let those words resonate across the planet. The speaker is Yahya Al-Batran, a Palestinian man – a dad – imagining the words his newborn son would have said. The boy, Jumaa, froze to death in the family’s tent. The infant had a twin brother who was also lying still in their bed one morning recently. The parents rushed the boys to a functioning hospital, where Jumaa’s brother, at the time NBC’s story came out last week, was still fighting for his life.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The unincorporated community in the San Gabriel Valley, home to 42,000 residents, has long stood as a beacon of Black homeownership and middle-class stability. With 18% of its population identifying as Black, Altadena also hosts a diverse community that includes Latino and Asian American residents. Tragically, the Eaton Fire alone destroyed over 1,000 structures, killed at least five residents in Altadena and displaced thousands.
Audiences won’t want to miss the opportunity to see Step Afrika!, the world’s first professional dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping and one of the top 10 African American dance companies in the U.S. Step Afrika! will to kick off Black History Month, performing in the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker on January 29 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Broward Center’s Mosaic Series.