Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Jayden Whitehead, left, of Beaufort, S.C., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Amari Mullings, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 26, 2024.
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Meet Black America’s “Unknown Celebrity Chef”, Lena Richard, a gift to Cajun cuisine foodies everywhere. In 1892, just 27 years after the Civil War, this phenomenal chef was born in New Roads, Louisiana. In a Smithsonian Magazine interview, Marie Rhodes, Richard’s daughter and sous chef: “Her reputation was very fine…Everybody used to call her Mama Lena.”
Preliminary designs for a new 500-bed residence hall at FAMU, to be constructed on the site of the former Paddyfoote housing complex, have been revealed. The design, crafted by Washington, DC-based architect David M. Schwarz, draws inspiration from FAMU’s historic buildings and features a traditional Georgian style commonly found on many American campuses.
Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after Florida lawmakers formally apologized for the horrors they endured as children more than 50 years ago.
AARLCC has established a residency for the Art Prevails Project (APP), a South Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening underserved communities through literary and performing arts. This dynamic residency will feature a series of engaging programs designed to inspire creativity and self-expression among participants of all ages.
As we close out 2024, I reflect on a year filled with challenges, growth, and monumental achievements. Our community has faced immense struggles but also celebrated historic milestones, reminding us of the resilience and brilliance that defines us.
Nestled in the heart of the rolling hills, where snowflakes dance in the winter breeze and twinkling lights illuminate every corner lies the enchanting town of Fabville. This quaint Christmas village isn’t like any other holiday destination; it’s a place born from a dream, a dream that began when its creator, Sharonshesofabulous, was just a child. “I can remember being a little girl who was in awe of a tiny village that sat on the coffee table of one of the older ladies in my neighborhood. I remember promising myself that one day I would have a Christmas village just like it one day.”, Sharon said.
The Mississippi Valley State University marching band faces backlash after accepting an invitation to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
In two landmark cases that hope to reshape the future for Black student-athletes at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a group of former athletes has challenged the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Academic Performance Program (APP) in court. The plaintiffs argue that the APP not only impacts their athletic opportunities but is rooted in a system of racial discrimination that has persisted for far too long. With the groundwork laid and momentum building, there is an urgent call for HBCU student-athletes to support this pivotal fight.
The 16th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen – will again welcome back families who love the beach, boat rides and fun! Presented by the American Disabilities Foundation (ADF), the Bash returns to Boca Raton’s Spanish River Park, which is conveniently located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to give guests easy access to the beach and free boat rides.