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Hidden Treasures: Old Dillard Museum
This two story beige building was built in 1924, and was the first black high school in Broward County. In 1930 the school was named after Dr. James Hardy Dillard,…
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Historical Figures: Lena Richard
Lena Richard was born in New Roads, Louisiana on September 11, 1892. She would go on to become known as an accomplished chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, frozen food entrepreneur, and…
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Title: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Purchase: Barnes and Noble I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is Maya Angelou’s autobiographical memoir first published in…
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Benjamin Banneker was a free black man born in Maryland – at the time a slave state – on November 9, 1731. His maternal grandmother was an Irish indentured servant…
Read MoreHidden Treasures: The African American Research Library and Cultural Center
According to their website, this 60,000-square-foot public library is extraordinary for the quantity and rarity of books on Black history and culture, and books written by Black authors. The auditorium,…
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Almost every family has some recipes that have been passed down for generations. Who doesn’t love Grandma’s cooking? However, over the decades, our eating habits have changed. We eat a…
Read MoreNutrition Cove: The Effects of Salt on Health
Did you know that African Americans have higher rates of hypertension (high blood pressure) than any other racial or ethnic groups, and only about 20% have it under control? Black…
Read MoreFinance Den: 4 Benefits of Opening a Checking Account
A checking account keeps your money safe. Cash money kept at home is vulnerable to theft, misplacement, fires, and floods. Banking your money keeps it in a safe location, backed…
Read MoreFinance Den: Creating a Personal Budget Plan
No matter your income, developing a personal budget is an important step to improving your financial security. A budget helps you understand where your money is coming from, where your…
Read MoreWellness Studio : What Contributes to Our Mental Wellness?
Mental wellness encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is important to realize that mental wellness is not merely the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Everyone is at…
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