More than 100 people gathered at the Havana Community Development Center for the annual Black History Program. The festive event included honorable keynote speakers, friendly vendors and ole’ fashioned soul food, which served as a testament to the richness of this quaint community. The program kicked off with a vibrant choir singing, “This Little Light…
Gadsden County wrapped up its month-long annual celebration of Black History Month with a weekend full of festivities. This year’s theme was “Celebrating African Americans and the Arts.” On Thursday night the Black History Month Reception, emceed by Gretna Mayor Gary Russ, was held at The Gadsden Arts Center. During the reception, the following four…
Several Gadsden Countians were honored for making a difference in their community at a black history gala on Friday night. The gala, organized by One Gadsden Foundation, in partnership with the MLK Foundation of Florida, was held at the Florida Public Safety Institute in Havana. This year, attorney Daryl Parks was the guest speaker at…
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved new academic standards for instruction about African American history, after numerous teachers from across Florida objected to the changes and asked the board to put the proposal on hold. Meanwhile, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. pushed back on assertions by groups such as the Florida Education Association…
