Carnival is an iconic celebration in South Florida and the upcoming Miami Carnival October 5th through 13th is sure not to disappoint. Visions of parades featuring representatives from a cross-section of Caribbean countries, dancing in the streets to rhythmic sounds, tasty Island specialties, special events and magnificent costumes may come immediately to mind. This spectacular tradition is highly anticipated every fall as it fills the Miami streets with electrifying excitement. This is an event to be experienced for sure.
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Aunt Jemima was the perfect “Nod and a Wink” to snare the hungry fans of the prewar, antebellum lifestyle. The overweight, dim witted and just happy to feed her master’s family, she had become a rote character of minstrel shows. Britttanica notes, “The name came from a minstrel song dating to 1875 called ‘Old Aunt Jemima,’…” In 1889 one of the founders of the pancake mix heard it. He made a winning gamble on the myth of a loyal servant making flapjacks for her owner’s family. Britannica wrote, “The image was that of what has been called the ‘Mammy’ a popular trope of an enslaved older Black woman who cooked and cleaned for her White owners, apparently quite content with her lot in life. The image did not materially change following Black emancipation: it was represented by a dark-skinned heavyset woman of indeterminate middle age who wore an apron and a bandana as a headscarf. With a broad smile and exaggerated teeth and lips, the ‘Mammy’ figure was a staple of blackface vaudeville, a simpleminded character whose domain was the kitchen.”
August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of Black-owned businesses across the nation. Phanord & Associates, P.A., a leading Black-owned dental practice in South Florida, is proud to join this celebration.
With passion, elegance, energy, and rhythm, the Broward College Dance Ensemble lit up the stage at Bailey Hall during the milestone 10th anniversary dance concert, “Without Limit,” that raised nearly $8,000 to support scholarships and programs for the Visual & Performing Arts (V&PA) Department at Broward College.
Tamar Hamilton, a distinguished legal professional and the driving force behind the Law Office of Tamar N. Hamilton, P.A., is making waves not only in the legal arena but also within her community. With a stellar academic background including a Juris Doctorate Degree with Honors from St. Thomas University School of Law, Hamilton is renowned for her expertise in Property Law, Contract Law, Wills, Trusts, and Probate, deftly handling intricate legal matters with finesse and efficiency.
History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, is proud to present its third annual “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” exhibit showcasing creativity from our Latin community. The exhibit will run from September 19 through October 15 during Hispanic Heritage Month. This fine art exhibit will feature work from local artists-in-residence including Leonardo Montoya (Colombia), Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela), Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela) and Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain). The exhibit will open with a free artist meet and greet reception and preview at 6 p.m. on September 19 at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue).
Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce the completion of a stunning mural by Djerlens Chery, one of the 2023/2024 Artists in Residence (AiR) at Bailey Contemporary Arts. The impressive artwork, standing over 18 feet high and 87 feet wide, depicts a serene scene of a child lounging in a field of daisies, engrossed in a book about honeybees, which surround her. The community is now invited to experience this beautiful new addition to the city’s artistic landscape on the west wall of the CRA-owned building located at 11 NE 1st Street in Pompano Beach.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaliyah Mitchell, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serves aboard USS Carl Vinson, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California, and participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands.
Black Faith Leaders Rally to Support Kamala Harris for President
History will honor Larry Robinson as a successful leader of Florida A&M University. The positive ways he lifted FAMU in academics and athletics meant so much to the citizens of District 1 and those beyond. We proudly celebrate being the nation’s No. 1 public ranked historically black college and university under President Robinson’s leadership for five consecutive years. Getting to be No. 1 is something. Staying there is something too. Robinson kept FAMU No. 1.