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Former Senator Larcenia Bullard has died

Former Senator Larcenia Bullard has died

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 [...]

Dr. Henry Lewis III released from FMU

Dr. Henry Lewis III released from FMU

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 [...]

Black Archives foundation, Urgent to present Miami birthday celebration

Black Archives foundation, Urgent to present Miami birthday celebration

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 [...]