Spady Museum welcomes rare Thrash painting
“STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS”: Art-loving audience gathered for conversation honoring Harlem Renaissance artist Dox Thrash, his journey and talent, and welcomed a special donation of …
FPL invites schools to apply for $50K makeover
DILLARD HIGH: The Fort Lauderdale school elevated its STEM education after winning an FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant for the 2023-24 school year. Eligible public, …
‘Living books’ Human Library event honored trailblazers
REMARKABLE LEADERS: Shared personal stories of perseverance, leadership and community impact, offering invaluable lessons to the next generation. PHOTO COURTESY OF 100 BLACK MEN Miami …
An ancient tradition is helping girls in Zimbabwe fight child marriages
SHAMVA, Zimbabwe (AP) — Inside a white tent with a wooden fireplace in the middle, about two dozen African girls slipped off their shoes, sat …
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges
Atlanta (AP) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities on Monday, aiming to …
Obituaries
ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME John Henry Benbow, Sr., 85, died October 4. Service 9am Saturday, October 18, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. …
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, former congresswoman, at 80
CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK: Former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus was a tireless advocate for Detroit. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Detroit (AP) — Former Detroit …
Arneatha Jones Roberts passes
Wow! Ninety-six years, two months, 22 days, and 12 hours. Arneatha Jones Roberts lived a rich and beautiful life. The princess chose, on her own …
Former major league All-Star infielder, coach Sandy Alomar
Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and ’70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage …
Faith and film: Hammond and Soaries launch new company
Someret, NJ (BPRW) – Gospel icon Fred Hammond and visionary leader Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. have announced the launch of FBF&T (Fred, Buster, Film …