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     Dr. Richard Beckford, the pioneering Director of Bands at Florida Memorial University who established the institution’s ROAR Marching Band, has died following complications from a longstanding illness. The university announced his passing Dec. 26, sparking a wave of tributes from the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band community honoring his legacy of musical precision, show design, and student mentorship.

Graveside Service Information Beloved  Dr. Margaret Weaver,  Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Gardens  Graniteville, SC Officiating Rev. William Wright, Cousin  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at  Antioch Baptist Church North  Rev. Kenneth L. Alexander, Pastor Date and time to be announced.

Historic New Hope Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale celebrates the groundbreaking of New Hope 1.  I! It is a low-income housing six-story residential development consisting of thirty (30) two-bedroom, two-bathroom workforce housing units built over a structured parking garage with 32 parking spaces located on floors one through three. The residential units will be situated on the upper levels, offering thoughtfully designed living spaces that average approximately 900 square feet. 

ONYX Magazine mourns the loss of cherished community leader, Brenda R. March, who passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She proudly served as the vice president of the ONYX Foundation, helping secure thousands of scholarship dollars and opening doors to transformative opportunities. In her honor, the ONYX Foundation has named the Charles and Brenda March Dream Builders Scholarship for students pursuing career paths in vocational or trade schools for hands-on careers, apprenticeships for on-the-job training, and certifications for flexible education.