South Florida Centennials

Miami Civil Rights pioneer Thelma Gibson spots a photo of herself in the history wall immortalizing alumni from George Washington Carver Elementary.

Education

One of the first schools for Black children in South Florida celebrates 125 years

George Washington Carver Elementary, located on the edge of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, has been an institution for generations of Black Grove residents. The school's 125-year history and notable alumni, like astronaut Wilson Scott, have been memorialized as the community celebrates its legacy.

WWII veteran Archie Carswell and his wife, Irene Demery Carswell—both residents of Pearl City—lean on a car near Ebenezer Baptist Church on Ruby Street in Pearl City, the historic Black neighborhood of Boca Raton. Today, the main cross street is Glades Road, between Dixie Highway and Federal Highway

History We Call Home

Honoring Boca Raton’s 100-year journey through its historic Black neighborhood

Wilkine Brutus

As Boca Raton celebrates its 100th anniversary, the legacy of Pearl City — a historic Black neighborhood established before Boca — offers a powerful reminder of the area's humble agricultural beginnings. Just a mile from today’s bustling downtown, the neighborhood's enduring spirit continues to shape Boca Raton’s story.

Greetings From Paradise premieres as centerpiece event for Coral Gables’ 100th anniversary celebration.

Arts & Culture

'Greetings From Paradise' transports audiences back to the 1920s

Helen Acevedo

A new play set in the 1920s blends history with personal family stories. Playwright June Morris discusses her debut play, 'Greetings from Paradise.'