Over 2,000 master sculptors were considered for the commission which was ultimately awarded to Fort Lauderdale native Nilda Comas. Comas, who graduated cum laude with a master’s in fine arts from the New York Academy of Figurative Art, has received numerous grants and awards. Her works have been exhibited in the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens – Palm Beach, Florida; The National Sculpture Society – New York; The New York Academy; Academia de Bella Arti di Carrara – Italy; Chiostro di Sant’ Agostino – Italy; and the Westminster Gallery -London. Her works also reside in many public and private collections in the United States, Europe, and South America. Comas’ interpretation of Bethune is entitled “The Black Rose. ‘’ It is a commanding 11-foot statue atop a five-foot pedestal and weighs more than 6,000 pounds. It was created using the largest, and last, piece of statuary marble from Michelangelo’s quarry in Italy where Comas maintains a second studio.
Browsing: 2022
*New coronavirus cases across the US have remained flat over the last two week.
Mrs. Hezeree has walked through many “valleys of the shadows of death” and each time, she victoriously emerged from each valley into the sunlight of life. She shared gospel and light with her husband, children, the churches, and the world as a Foster Grandparent, Mother of the International Chaplains of Florida, businesswoman and owner of Fair Deal Beauty Shop (currently evolved to Ethel’s Beauty Salon), wife, mother, and musician.
Miami Dade’s premier arts advocacy organization, Diaspora Arts Coalition, in partnership with the State of Florida’s oldest established, award-winning, African American Theater Company, The M Ensemble; and the Miami Dade Alliance are proud to announce the 2022 Summer Arts Master Workshop Series.
Coronavirus Report: May 16, 2022
The Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (BCAC-DST), in partnership with Delta Education and Life Development Foundation Inc. (DELDF), will host its 44th Annual May Week Program. May Week is a national program initiative designed to spotlight the scholastic achievement of high school students and emphasize the importance of higher education in our community.
New coronavirus cases continue to increase across the US. New cases are highest in the northeast, but cases are rising across the entire country. The average number of new cases is 37,000 per day, a 38% increase over the last two weeks.
U.S. service members and their families may be eligible for certain immigration benefits in recognition of their important sacrifices. Current service members may be eligible to become U.S. citizens through naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). These provisions reduce or eliminate certain general requirements for naturalization, including the requirements for the applicant to have resided in and been physically present in the United States for a specific period of time before naturalizing.
Coronavirus activity continues to wane across the US. The daily average number of new cases is 30,000; down 33% over the last 2 weeks.
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