Black history

As the Trump Administration works to undercut diversity, equity and inclusion programs nationwide, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Coconut Grove doubles down on a new summer school program focused on Black history and culture.

The Black Cultural Heritage Trail, a first-of-its-kind in Palm Beach County, spotlights stories often overlooked in the county’s history. With Juneteenth coming up, the interactive tour highlights the rich impact of Black communities across eight cities.

Interstate is a powerful new documentary by Miami-based filmmakers Oscar Corral and Haleem Muhsin. Miami's Overtown is among several communities featured in the film.

Generations apart, archivists Dr. Dorothy Fields and Nadege Green each uncover the untold stories of Miami’s Black community.

A new exhibition “This Woman’s Work: The Power of a Woman’s Touch” honors Black women in the judiciary and law enforcement in South Florida at The Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum in Overtown.

Khalilah Ali, the former wife of Muhammad Ali, has been a vocal advocate for the Black community in South Florida.

Twenty-five high school students and their mentors gathered on a recent morning to immerse themselves in the rich history of Miami’s Overtown at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater — a place that has long-lived as a symbol of Black economic influence in the area.

Animator Jason Fleurant's Exhibit Treal Studios earned the award for an episode of its children's educational series Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz that paid homage to Jackie Robinson’s sports and military legacy.

In the eyes of some advocates, Black history instruction in public schools is inadequate and under fire by the administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has championed efforts to restrict how race, history and discrimination can be talked about in the state's public schools.

New investment is flowing toward a new Black history museum in the historic Coleman Park neighborhood in West Palm Beach — part of an effort to revitalize the community.

A $20 million program will give financial restitution to students who endured abuse and neglect at the hands of the state.

The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force voted 5-4 to ratify its rankings and select an undeveloped site near St. Augustine belonging to Florida Memorial University.