Everyone from local archaeologist Samuel Butts Sr., to longtime educator and business owner Patricia Heard are honored.

People can enjoy virtual and in-person events during Black History Month 2025, including New Smryna Beach's Black Heritage ...

Black History figures everyone should know about For too many years, history books have focused on the achievement of White Americans, while many of the inspiring contributions of African Americans, ...

Joni, Kim, Debbie and Kathy Sledge were taught how to sing by their grandmother Viola Williams, a former lyric soprano opera singer and protégée of civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune, the sisters ...

Mary McLeod Bethune was here. Paul Robeson was here ... And the guy on the bench was like, "Don't play that horse... with me, son." [Laughing] And then he just walked away! And we weren't allowed to ...

Mireya Ramos, Jazz Fest Celebrates Mexico: Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia, Son de Madera ... Tchefunky Playground, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Jazz Orchestra and Performing Arts Ensemble ...

Mireya Ramos, Jazz Fest Celebrates Mexico: Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia, Son de Madera ... Tchefunky Playground, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Jazz Orchestra and Performing Arts Ensemble ...

Mireya Ramos, Jazz Fest Celebrates Mexico: Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia, Son de Madera ... Tchefunky Playground, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School Jazz Orchestra and Performing Arts Ensemble ...

The Midtown Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is a local non-profit organization that aims to improve the Midtown community. They spearhead a banner project that honors the achievements that lo ...

Harding Middle School, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School ... and had daughters Vendette and Nathania, and a son, Michael. His wife died in 2022. Mr. Thomas enjoyed fishing up and down the East ...

Mary McLeod Bethune started a school in 1904 with $1.50 and five students. It is now Bethune-Cookman University.