Two Haitian Americans reflect on struggle, pride and building a life in South Florida
Resilience is a theme echoed across the Caribbean and few communities know it like Haitians. One of those…
How Jacksonville’s first Black female fire division chief turned barriers into a blueprint
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As she sits in her office in downtown Jacksonville, Chief M. Dallas Cooke is mindful…
A look into the history of house music and Jacksonville house music
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A look into the history of house music and the Jacksonville house music scene
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As someone from the South, house music was somewhat foreign to me. Growing up, R&B,…
The rise, fall and resilience of LaVilla, also known as the Harlem of the South
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For 69-year-old Joyce Wilcox, LaVilla wasn’t just a chapter in Jacksonville’s history — it was…
An inside look into some of the stories told in the Front Porch History project
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Front Porch History project, which was shown at the Ritz Theater and Museum in…
Genealogy part of woman’s quest to learn family history
ORLANDO, Fla. — It can be fun finding out where we came from — a fun fact about our…
Tampa Soulwalk expands, blending Black history, art and technology across the city
Soulwalk in Tampa expanding The city of Tampa is expanding an art display that captures the city’s past…
Dr. Walter Smith’s lasting global impact
TAMPA, Fla. — This Black History Month, the legacy of former Florida A&M University President Dr. Walter Lee Smith is being…
New Fort Pierce museum showcases work of 1960s Florida Highwaymen artists
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The Florida Highway Men Museum has opened its doors in Fort Pierce, showcasing the…
St. Johns Black Heritage Trail: Accord Civil Rights Museum
St. Augustine – The Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (ACCORD) was envisioned in 2002 after…
New Jacksonville magazine honors Black legacy media
JACKSONVILLE, FL – A new independent publication is quickly making its presence known in the Bold City. Bold…