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, who was a prominent philanthropist and educator. The school stopped operation in 1989.  Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been run ...

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 television host. She triumphantly broke racial barriers in the midst of the Jim Crow era South. Richard began her culinary career at the age of 14, assisting her ...

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 1969. The book burst open a door to black expression that the black community, and American society as a whole, deserved and needed. Veronica Chambers (an author of ...

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 brought to America by her owners, named Molly Welsh, who eventually won her freedom. She bought a small farm, and two slaves, whom she then freed. One of ...

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, exhibit areas, dance studios, kitchens, conference rooms, grounds, and seminar rooms open up the facility to be a community hub for opportunities, ideas, and social interaction. The Special ...

Title: Relational Intelligence Author: Dr. Dharius Daniels More info: Dharius Daniels RQ Purchase: Amazon: Relational Intelligence For our first literary review, we’ve chosen a book that aims to help us gain the most from various relationships we encounter in our day to day lives. Relational Intelligence by Dr. Dharius Daniels leads us through self-reflection, categorization of our relationships with others, and ...

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 lot more processed foods and meals prepared outside of the house than ever before. Poor health and preventable diseases are rampant. We have also learned a lot about ...

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 men and women also develop hypertension at younger ages, and suffer more severe outcomes than other populations. Consuming large amounts of salt (sodium) has been shown to contribute ...

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 by the insurance banks and credit unions are required to carry to protect your money. A checking account offers more options for access to your money. Always carrying ...

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 money is going, and helps you determine ways to improve your money management. This helps you set realistic goals to improve your financial health, and decreases financial mishaps ...