The story of James Hemings is an important one in American history. He was born into slavery in the late 18th century and he, along with his siblings, had a significant impact on American culture, cuisine, and even drinks. His story is one of culinary innovation, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom.
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Police officers pulled over a 19-year-old recent graduate from Okeechobee High School because the headlight on his truck was out. Then they found handwritten pages detailing plans to kill everyone at his high school.
Henry Horton IV, of Okeechobee, was arrested Thursday by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s detectives after they uncovered his plans for mass killings at multiple locations, according to a probable cause affidavit, discovering that he had done “recon” at two targets in Parkland, including Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Pompano Beach Arts invites you to enjoy a uniquely inventive and original musical artist, Joey Chang, AKA Cello Joe, who combines beatboxing and cello in his innovative “Classical Hip-Hop” sound. This one-of-a-kind artist performs internationally mixing live recordings and loop pedals to create harmonious melodies across various genres, from folk and rock to dubstep and classical.
Another omission in the historical curriculum is the crucial role a slave played in the Lewis & Clark expedition. The only Black man on the crew was a robust slave named York. When Clark was a little boy his father gave him York as personal “body servant.”
The Nobles of Kazah Temple #149 and Daughters of Kazah Court #117 AEAONMS, Inc. launched a voter registration and phone banking campaign in the City of Opa-locka.
Case joined Habitat for Humanity of Broward in presenting Florida Department of Motor Vehicles employee Evelyn Miller and her family, husband Lance and their son Lance, Jr., the keys to their new home during a dedication ceremony for one of four WOMENBuild sponsored homes at ‘A Rick Case Habitat Community.’ Evelyn, Lance and Rita all share a career relating to cars and driving – Evelyn is a driver license examiner; Lance is an Enterprise Rent-A-Car service agent; and Rita is CEO of Rick Case Automotive.
In March, BAS launched the Food Court Column Wraps Design Contest, which provided an opportunity for participants to submit graphic designs to be displayed on the four floor-to-ceiling columns located in the University Food Court. Each design entry was required to represent and celebrate aspects of FAMU culture.
The story of James Hemings is an important one in American history. He was born into slavery in the late 18th century and he, along with…
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The “GROVE” is lush, luminous, and lively under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Ezra Tillman, Jr. The members of First Baptist Church Piney Grove (FBCPG) joyfully welcomed their new pastor and first family in May. The official Inaugural celebrations will begin Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8, 2023.