Inspired by her life and the women she is descended from, MARTHA REDBONE tells the story of the lives of her family in songs that span a swathe of American music telling a parallel history. From traditional Cherokee chants and lullabies, to bluegrass, rhythm and blues, country, gospel, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, BONE HILL: […]
Famous Firsts recognizes the first Black female Attorneys in the Palm Beach County legal community. Representing a wide range of professional positions that have been traditionally male dominated, these women faced gender and racial barriers and overcame them. Meet the first Black female attorney to practice law in Palm Beach County, founders of the first […]
In celebration of Black History Month, children in grades 3-5 will read “Finding Langston” by Lesa Cline-Ransome, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and learn about poet Langston Hughes and the conditions that African Americans faced during the 1940’s second great migration. Kids can check out the book from the library starting Monday, January 23. […]
Famous Firsts recognizes the first Black female Attorneys in the Palm Beach County legal community. Representing a wide range of professional positions that have been traditionally male dominated, these women faced gender and racial barriers and overcame them. Meet the first Black female attorney to practice law in Palm Beach County, founders of the first […]
This powerful documentary explores the history of racial inequality in the U.S. and the fact that the nation’s prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans. Featuring interviews with activists and politicians including Michelle Alexander, Cory Booker and Dolores Canales.13TH exposes systematic racial inequality at its core. Moderated by Nadine White-Boyd, Esq. Panelists are Reverend Kevin Jones, James […]
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