African American History

The first public screening of 'Razed' is on Saturday. The film by Roundhouse Creative Studio explores the broken promises made to residents of the Gas Plant district, where the Tropicana Field stands today.

February is Black History Month and WUSF is bringing you stories of Floridians who've made an impact on their communities.

During Black History Month, WUSF is bringing you stories of local Floridians who have made an impact on their communities.

The renowned food journalist won James Beard Awards for two books and also serves as Editor in Chief of the "Cook’s Country" magazine and television show.

Conductor Nicholas Hersh calls William Dawson's work "a fundamental part of our history and a beautiful piece of our culture."

Like so many other phosphate mining towns, Coronet thrived just south of Plant City until the 1960s. Thought it no longer exists, its residents recall a bustling industry and a tight-knit community.

The new museum will highlight the history of predominantly African American Tampa communities, as well as the leaders within them.

Florida congressman Byron Donalds, a prominent Donald Trump supporter, tried to attract Black voters to Trump's side but drew criticism from Democrats after making a comparison involving the Jim Crow era.

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

In recent years, conservative lawmakers have sought to limit how public schools teach race and history. To combat those efforts, community groups are stepping in to fill the void.

Sonya Mallard’s sense of home in Florida deepened in 2013 when she discovered the Moore Cultural Complex in Mims near Titusville, where she became the cultural coordinator.

Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.