The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), in collaboration with the Friends of AARLCC, will celebrate the life and legacy of one of Fort Lauderdale’s most remarkable trailblazers, Dr. Niara Sudarkasa (1938–2019), during the Second Annual Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Memorial Lecture on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.