Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes? ...more

January 24, 2009

PLANT CITY Writer, performer and professional speaker Ersula Knox Odom this month will portray Mary McLeod Bethune, widely known in the 1950s as a civil rights activist, as well as founder of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona. ...more

January 16, 2009

African-Americans have been celebrating their heritage throughout February as a part of Black History Month. For those who have shied away from searching for their slave ancestors because they've heard how difficult it is, this month of celebration is a good time to meet the challenge. ...more

February 24, 2008

With drumbeats, soulful singing and more than a little foot stomping, people gathered at the John F. Germany Public Library on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the diverse history of black music, from its African roots to its connection to gospel and hip hop. Performers included the Kuumba Dancers, an African drumming and dance troupe; gospel group Derek Smith and the New Dimensions; and Tampa's poet laureate, James Tokley. ...more

February 10, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist named Democratic state Rep. Frank Peterman Jr. to lead the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. ...more

February 9, 2008

The 2008 Black Heritage Festival this week will highlight Black History Month in the area. ...more

February 6, 2008

PLANT CITY - Radio host Tom Joyner may not be a household name, but the syndicated broadcaster packs enough star power to share the bill with the likes of Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock and Maya Angelou in a new PBS documentary that examines the roots of prominent black families. The show airs Wednesday on WEDU, Channel 3. ...more

February 5, 2008

Gregory Phillips recently drove to Fort Myers to pick up a few pieces of art from Michael Beauchemin, an artist who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

February 4, 2008

Comic Chris Rock chokes up when he learns about his family history on a new PBS special airing Wednesday night. ...more

February 4, 2008

Benito Middle's Calendar of Events ...more

January 30, 2008