Black History Month
Ever heard of George Walker? Decades ago, he accomplished something no African-American had ever done
Read full article: Ever heard of George Walker? Decades ago, he accomplished something no African-American had ever doneGeorge Walker probably could’ve been doing many things in his early 70s that were way more relaxing.
Overtown businesses celebrate rich history during Black History Month
Read full article: Overtown businesses celebrate rich history during Black History MonthThere is so much rich history in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Many of the buildings and businesses are where great musicians played and partied in the days of segregation, and this weekend, some of those same places are holding special events and deals to honor that legacy, including Red Rooster.
Miami-Dade schools honors Udonis Haslem, 5000 Role Models as part of Black History Month
Read full article: Miami-Dade schools honors Udonis Haslem, 5000 Role Models as part of Black History MonthThe Miami-Dade School Board honored Miami Heat star and Miami’s own Udonis Haslem as part of its Black History Month celebrations.
More than 30 years later, Whitney Houston’s stirring Super Bowl performance still resonates
Read full article: More than 30 years later, Whitney Houston’s stirring Super Bowl performance still resonatesThe late Whitney Houston gave the world many great musical moments with all her talents, but arguably the biggest gift of all came during Super Bowl XV in Tampa.
Miami-Dade schools seek clarity on required permission slips for events like Black History Month
Read full article: Miami-Dade schools seek clarity on required permission slips for events like Black History MonthAt Miami-Dade schools, parents are now required to sign permission slips any time outsiders come into the school, including people there for educational events, like Black History Month. Some are calling the policy ambiguous.
New addition to Overtown mural dedicated to legacy of Dana Albert Dorsey
Read full article: New addition to Overtown mural dedicated to legacy of Dana Albert DorseyA new addition to a mural in Miami’s Overtorwn neighborhood is dedicated to the legacy of Dana Albert Dorsey, who is known as the first Black millionaire of Miami.
Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories
Read full article: Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, storiesWhether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.
How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide
Read full article: How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwideWith the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.
Fort Lauderdale hosts 43rd annual ‘Sistrunk Parade’ in honor of Black History Month
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale hosts 43rd annual ‘Sistrunk Parade’ in honor of Black History MonthThe South Florida community came together Saturday morning in Fort Lauderdale for a special celebration honoring Black History Month.
In photos: The rise of Kamala Harris, our country’s first woman of color to serve as vice president
Read full article: In photos: The rise of Kamala Harris, our country’s first woman of color to serve as vice presidentVice President Kamala Harris has had quite the rise over the past decade or so: From San Francisco’s district attorney and California’s attorney general, to the Golden State’s senator and now our second in command, right behind President Joe Biden.
The hidden history of Miami founding father A.C. Lightbourne
Read full article: The hidden history of Miami founding father A.C. LightbourneA street naming ceremony in Overtown celebrates one of Miami's founding fathers that most people have never heard of. One history lover wants to change all that.
Trayvon Martin Foundation hosts annual remembrance weekend nearly 11 years after teen’s death
Read full article: Trayvon Martin Foundation hosts annual remembrance weekend nearly 11 years after teen’s deathNearly a decade after his young life was tragically cut short, the South Florida community is honoring the memory of Trayvon Martin on what would have been his 28th birthday on Sunday.
Miami police get online backlash for Black History Month cruiser
Read full article: Miami police get online backlash for Black History Month cruiserThursday’s unveiling of a specially-wrapped Miami police SUV celebrating Black History Month came with fanfare at Miami’s Historic Black Police Precinct in Overtown, but the reaction on social media was a different story.
Can’t make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holiday
Read full article: Can’t make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holidayHere are some ideas on how you can serve on Martin Luther King Jr. Day if you can’t make it to a live event.
Quite frankly, ‘Peanuts’ character Franklin had a major cultural impact
Read full article: Quite frankly, ‘Peanuts’ character Franklin had a major cultural impactIf there were ever a list of fictional beach meetings that made significant cultural impacts, then this would likely be on it. On July 31, 1968 in the famous “Peanuts” comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown and Franklin met on a beach.
31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history
Read full article: 31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad historyHarriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.
These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month
Read full article: These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History MonthAs we all know, February is Black History Month, so it’s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.
This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be
Read full article: This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to beMichael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.