Mrs. Blanche Ely was born January 4,1904 and graduated from Florida A&M University. She also received a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Mrs. Ely became principal of Ely High School in 1951 which was originally named “Pompano Colored School” and later named “Pompano Negro High School.” […]
Westlawn Memorial is where many Liberia and Danie (Dania) residents put their loved ones to rest. This gravesite is home to many pioneers such as Leola Collins, Richard Collins, “street legends” and many more. In recent years there has been a push to remove confederate street names in Hollywood, but what if I told you that east of Hollywood in Dania Beach stood a secret that only the locals may know. […]
In a groundbreaking move, Ronnie Hall, a proud Navy veteran and visionary entrepreneur, opened the first Black-owned salad restaurant in the vibrant heart of Sistrunk. […]
As recipient of the National Park Conservation Association’s Centennial Leadership Award 2022 “for outstanding contribution toward ensuring our national parks are ready for their second century of service,” I embrace Black History Month as an opportunity to take you on a tour to some of the glorious places in the National Park System where our forebears helped turn the tide of history. I take it as a point of pride that I have literally walked in the majority of these places which is why my thirst to share them may never be quenched. […]
Plans to celebrate 100 years of service as an iconic educational site have been accelerating for the past two months. The steering committee is reaching out to the community, alumni, friends, and citizens throughout the county, to count yourselves among the celebrants of this event slated for April 25-28,2024. You are cordially invited to join this history-making event that promises to be a rewarding experience. […]
Today the property located on 541 NW 5th avenue near Sistrunk Blvd in Fort Lauderdale may just be an empty field, but this empty field has a rich story and history behind it. That history […]
Florida senators Monday evening moved forward with a proposal to try to prevent minors under age 16 from using social media, as lawmakers take on tech platforms that they say harm children. […]
The comic “Color Line” was broken on July 31, 1969 with the introduction of Franklin Armstrong to the Peanuts family. Franklin was penned by the courage of Charles Schultz. Placing the first Black character was a big splash into the comic strip pool. The country had endured years of Civil Rights growing pains and it was debatable if it was ready for this subtle but unapologetic step toward integration. […]
The “Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop” Rap Snacks, and one of the fastest-growing Consumer Packaged Goods (“CPG”) brands in the industry of food and beverage, hosted their 2nd annual 3-day Disrupt Summit from January 9 – 11, 2024 at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The “Disrupt Summit 2024: Where CPG Meets Culture,” brought together a community of CPG retailers, minority CEOs and executives in person to drive a broader strategic discussion around challenges and issues minorities face in the industry and equipped attendees with essential tools for staying competitive in today’s rapidly changing market. […]
Through being a community advocate, Delevoe became the president of Broward County Minority Builders, President of the Black Coalition of Broward County and was a member of HOPE. He was also one of the main organizers that brought peace to the community dissolving several conflicts during the riots in Fort Lauderdale. In 1968, Samuel Delevoe became a street minister and also focused more on entrepreneurship. Many young people looked to him for guidance and motivation. He also would help people who were going through rough times financially. […]
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