Black History

Historically Black West Coconut Grove is a majority Black neighborhood hidden among some of the most affluent areas in Miami that once boomed with sports and economics. It nurtured the early careers of Olympic gold medalists and football stars like NFL receiver Amari Cooper and former pro running back Frank Gore.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss the company at the center of Florida’s plan to import drugs from Canada, the 2024-25 state budget, a new series exploring the legacy of the United States' broken promise in "40 Acres and a Mule," Boeing’s Starliner, torrential rains, a block on Florida’s gender-affirming care ban, and more.

The tiled murals were shattered in October 2023. It cost the city $5,000 to repair them.

In this episode of "Florida Matters," we speak to Florida historian and professor Raymond Arsenault on his new biography on the late congressman John Lewis.

In this episode of Florida Matters, we speak to Florida historian and professor Raymond Arsenault on his new biography on the late Congressman John Lewis.

“Silhouettes” highlights the beauty of book and magazine covers with the same reverence of paintings and sculptures. The show is all about the storied collaborations between some of the greatest minds, visual artists and authors of the Harlem Renaissance.

Developer Maximillian Vollmer of JDMAX Developments in Tampa recently purchased Sarasota’s first Black hotel, built in 1926. Now he wants to tear it down and build new townhomes. Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Board denied the request for demolition. The developer has appealed the decision.

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.

The list is compiled every year by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

For Black students, Gibbs High School was a safe haven and the heart of their community during a time of segregation.

The Ancient City is one of three Florida finalists hoping to host the coveted facility.