Artist Marvin āMurfā Murphy began his full-time career as a professional artist during the first year of the now-iconic Las Olas Art Fair. He continued showcasing his paintings with each Howard Alan Events festival, selling enough to eventually raise four children, and support the family through their respective college years. Now, Murf will be joined by his daughters Tyler, Kelsi, Brittany and Alanna as exhibiting artists during the return of the Las Olas Art Fair (Part I) on January 7 ā 8, 2023.
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Ā Ā āIām delighted for the opportunity to serve on the USDA/1890 Task Force. Itās a framework for leveraging the resources of the federal government on behalf of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to more effectively unleash the talent, research and extension services needed to strengthen the nationās agricultural system. I am excited to be part of crafting solutions to these issues and other challenges on behalf of the citizens and communities we serve,ā said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D.
Trails in the Sand by Peter Traciet, the Street Detective The Street Detectiveās digging landed smack in the middle of the school board meeting where rescinding…
Growing the Voices of Our Future The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. The family of an American…
Ā Ā Ā Ā Bonnie Scott returns home after being gone for many years. As a writer and producer, she brought back along with her a hit play,Ā Diamond In The Rough.
Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been named the new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
Terry Dyer: A Vessel for Others
Bank of America today announced that HANDY and Take Stock in Children of Broward County, Inc. (TSIC) have been named as the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood BuildersĀ® awardees for their work in Broward County to remove economic barriers and advance economic opportunity. With a multi-year grant from the bank, the two organizations will expand programs and services that are addressing housing, education, employment, and basic needs for families and underserved youth.
Ā Ā Ā Ā As āthe most wonderful time of the yearā is approaching, many are getting into the festive spirit and looking to get to their seasonal destinations. Most will drive over the holidays, with an estimated 49 million people travelling by car, according to AAA.
Ā Old Dillard Museum inducts educator Benjamin Williams into the Tree of Life