Will FSU and FAMU disconnect joint engineering school?
By Alexis Gary The Florida A&M University- Florida State University joint school of engineering will remain connected despite Florida State’s request to divide the schools. …
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From the block to the board room
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARD COLLEGE PEMBROKE PINES — Breaking down economic and educational barriers that impede the growth of young black males is imperative …
Malcolm X: In death his vision lives
PHOTO COURTESY OF MALCOLMX.ORG The assassination of prominent Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X, 50 years ago, led to the rise of the Black …
Tutu: The second generation
PHOTO COURTESY OF UDEL.EDU Growing up the daughter of the esteemed Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, Nontombi Naomi Tutu, a human rights activist, …
Georgia Jones-Ayers, fearless community legend, dies at 86
PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE JONES When nine-year old Sherdavia Jenkins was shot and killed in 2006 while playing with a doll near her family’s …
Business Wire and Black PR Wire to host a Best Practices Webinar on Building Brand Believers
In recognition of Black History Month and in celebration of their continued partnership, Business Wire and Black PR Wire will host a best …
02/19/2015
Program recognizes Black history, Holocaust BROWARD COUNTY — The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) will host an entertaining program in recognition of Black History …
Red hot affair yields funds for scholarships, programs
The ladies of the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and DeltaCare, Incorporated, joined more than 300 guests for their fundraiser, …
MIA experiences colorful “meltdown” with mural
PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER VAHAN MIAMI — Passengers at Miami International Airport can now have a colorful “meltdown” experience when they walk past Meltdown, a new, …
Dianne Reeves helps celebrate Black History Month in concert
MIAMI — The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts celebrates Black History Month with a special version of Jazz Roots – A Larry Rosen …