By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida: TALLAHASSEE -Former Sen. Larcenia Bullard, a popular and gregarious figure in the Capitol whose husband and son followed her into the Legislature, has died, according to an aide to her son. She was 65. Sen. Bullard, a Miami Democrat who was replaced in the Senate last fall [...]
MIAMI GARDENS – The Florida Memorial University (FMU) Board of Trustees have announced the release of Dr. Henry Lewis III, the University’s 12th president, effective Nov. 8. Dr. Mary A. O’Banner, a senior academic administrator and chief of staff at FMU, will serve as Acting President. In this capacity, Dr. O’Banner will oversee all day-to-day [...]
The Historic Ward Rooming House Cultural Tourist Center Gallery at 249 NW Ninth St. in Overtown will be the host site for Happy Birthday Miami! A Celebration of 116 Years of Heritage, History, and Legacy of the City of Miami. The event, presented by the Black Archives History and Research Foundation, is July 28 from [...]