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Liberty City began as a community in need of change and healing. Black neighborhoods had overcome years of segregation, prejudices, underfunded schools, and the loss of cultural havens like Overtown. The young community within the city were left without safe spaces to allow their creativity and aspirations to flow due to poverty and the overwhelming oppression of the streets. A blessing that rose from the ground up was the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, beginning as a set of old army barracks became something more than a building but home to children that are willing to learn, embrace their true selves, and discover the power of art.
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Beverly Page, Educator, Published Author, Executive Producer, Entrepreneur of Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker, enjoys finding creative ways during a recent Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker rehearsal to provide cast members with the tools to enhance their mental and physical wellbeing. The Master Class is presented by a former Jones High School graduate (2020) and Senior on the UF Gators Women’s Gymnastics Team. This year they will feature 80 youth participants on stage with the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on November 25th. Michala Magee spent the Saturday morning rehearsal teaching the cast proper techniques to warm up, preparing for the stage, and powerful interactive group discussions.
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in January 2024.
After years of dedicated contributions to the music industry, the band’s drummer and leader, James “Diamond” Williams, is openly questioning why the Ohio Players have yet to secure their spot in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
One of his most famous cases involved a white funeral home operator for whom he won $500 million. “The Burial,’’ a new movie starring Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, is based on that high-profile case.
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