Seaman Davon Vileenor, from Lauderhill, Florida, operates a sound-powered telephone while on watch on vulture’s row aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of operations in support of Valiant Shield 2024, in the Philippine Sea, June 16.
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After decades of debate, Rock and Roll is clearly the progeny of Blues and Gospel music. This is the red clay, picking cotton from Sunrise till Sunset and nothing to eat but scraps Blues! An often ignored contribution to this aural feast was the soul of a Queer Black woman in the 1940s named Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She was there before Elvis, Little Richard and the Beatles rocked their guitars.
Women Leading Broward Brunch
As part of Visit Lauderdale’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity on a global stage – the official destination marketing organization of Greater Fort Lauderdale – proudly announces its official partnership with the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Team.
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is inviting the community to a celebration in honor of founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s 149th birthday.
A new Florida state law went into effect on July 1, empowering property owners to remove unauthorized occupants, otherwise known as “squatters,” from their dwellings – but its language might inadvertently affect some types of renters.
Art Prevails Project kicks off the summer with their captivating play ‘Seeking.’ This unique production weaves together the enchanting elements of music and magic, creating a spellbinding narrative that chronicles a young musician’s quest for independence. As he navigates an ever-changing world, he uncovers the profound influence of his family’s past on his future. Following its successful staged reading in 2022, ‘Seeking’ returns to the Amaturo Theatre at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts as a full production, promising an unforgettable experience.
The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country, after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a controversial law barring Florida local government from imposing such requirements on businesses.
Hayward Hadley was born 17 Jun 1880 in Cairo, Grady County, Georgia to Harless Hadley and Mary Ellen Walton. Hayward married Victoria Farmer on 4 Oct 1908 in Jefferson County, Florida. She was born in 1890 in Jefferson County, Florida to Alex Farmer and Jennie Patton. They had 11 children. Victoria died in 1942. On 4 Mar 1944 when Hayward was 63, he second married Mable Willaford, in Bradenton, FL. No children were born to this union. Hayward died in 1967.
Victor G. Harvey, the owner of Black-owned Victor George Spirits held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25th in Fort Lauderdale. This new building will be named The Victory Building after the historic Victory Theatre, once located on historic Sistrunk Blvd. The 15,000 square foot facility will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, event space and a rooftop bar and lounge located at 1017 Sistrunk Boulevard. Harvey was joined at the groundbreaking event by Clarence Woods (CRA Manager), Pam Beasley–Pittman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 3), Steven Glassman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 2), Robert McKinzie (Broward County Commissioner District 8), Dan Lindblade (CEO, Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce) and several members of the community.