black communities /tags/black-communities black communities en-US SAʴı Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:00:27 GMT African-American Research Library and Cultural Center to celebrate Kwanzaa 'Africa Rising' Event /arts-culture/2025-12-23/african-american-research-library-and-cultural-center-to-celebrate-kwanzaa-africa-rising-event The 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, titled “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures” will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:00:27 GMT /arts-culture/2025-12-23/african-american-research-library-and-cultural-center-to-celebrate-kwanzaa-africa-rising-event SAʴı News Staff New documentary reveals how U.S. highway system dismantled Black communities, including Overtown /arts-culture/2025-04-04/new-documentary-reveals-how-u-s-highway-system-dismantled-black-communities-including-overtown Interstate is a powerful new documentary by Miami-based filmmakers Oscar Corral and Haleem Muhsin. Miami's Overtown is among several communities featured in the film. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-04/new-documentary-reveals-how-u-s-highway-system-dismantled-black-communities-including-overtown Stephen Robb | Miami Times Black church leaders in South Florida weigh into 'Divine Nine' controversy /south-florida/2024-06-18/black-church-leaders-in-south-florida-weigh-into-divine-nine-controversy A wave of controversial testimonial videos on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok of ex-members publicly denouncing their D9 membership and viral sermons condemning affiliation with the organizations could drive a mass exodus from Black and non-Black fraternities and sororities alike. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2024-06-18/black-church-leaders-in-south-florida-weigh-into-divine-nine-controversy Johania Charles | Miami Times Statewide campaign: Mobilize Black voters for 2024 elections to overturn 'extremist legislation' /government-politics/2024-04-18/statewide-campaign-mobilize-black-voters-for-2024-elections-to-overturn-extremist-legislation Equal Ground will launch a tour to promote its voter education and mobilization efforts on Saturday in Pinellas County with additional stops around the state. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:01:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-18/statewide-campaign-mobilize-black-voters-for-2024-elections-to-overturn-extremist-legislation Sergio R. Bustos Former Roosevelt High alumni rejoice in restoration of historic all-Black school in Palm Beach /education/2024-01-19/roosevelt-high-historic-black-school-palm-beach-county Nearly seven decades after it first opened its doors, Roosevelt High is being redone and renamed the Historic Roosevelt Full Service Center. When completed, it will include renovated space for adult education classes, a Black history museum and library. The school buildings had been vacant for more than a decade. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /education/2024-01-19/roosevelt-high-historic-black-school-palm-beach-county Wilkine Brutus Autism in the US is now more common among Black and Hispanic kids /health/2023-03-27/autism-in-the-us-is-now-more-common-among-black-and-hispanic-kids Experts attribute the change to improved screening and autism services for all children, and to increased awareness and advocacy for Black and Hispanic families. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:30:00 GMT /health/2023-03-27/autism-in-the-us-is-now-more-common-among-black-and-hispanic-kids City in Florida highlights conflicts over local gerrymandering /state/2023-02-02/city-in-florida-highlights-conflicts-over-local-gerrymandering A protracted legal fight over how city council districts were drawn in Jacksonville, Florida, reflects an aspect of redistricting that often remains in the shadows. Political map-drawing for congressional and state legislative seats captures wide attention after new census numbers are released every 10 years. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:04 GMT /state/2023-02-02/city-in-florida-highlights-conflicts-over-local-gerrymandering Ayanna Alexander | Associated Press How one Tampa health clinic is breaking down barriers to care in Black communities /health/2022-10-13/how-one-tampa-health-clinic-is-breaking-down-barriers-to-care-in-black-communities At the Multicultural Health Institute, Dr. Lisa Merritt treats patients, of course. She also inspires a new generation to think big when it comes to public health. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT /health/2022-10-13/how-one-tampa-health-clinic-is-breaking-down-barriers-to-care-in-black-communities Matthew Peddie 'We have nowhere to go': Many face eviction during a crisis in affordable housing /news/2022-08-09/we-have-nowhere-to-go-many-face-eviction-during-a-crisis-in-affordable-housing Most Americans say a lack of affordable housing is a serious problem where they live. An NPR poll also finds nearly twice as many Black renters as white faced an eviction threat in the past year. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:15:38 GMT /news/2022-08-09/we-have-nowhere-to-go-many-face-eviction-during-a-crisis-in-affordable-housing Jennifer Ludden A historic Black neighborhood in Tarpon Springs receives grant money for preservation /news/2022-07-20/a-historic-black-neighborhood-in-tarpon-springs-receives-grant-money-for-preservation The city was one of 33 sites nationwide to receive money from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. It will go toward the Union Academy neighborhood. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:52:01 GMT /news/2022-07-20/a-historic-black-neighborhood-in-tarpon-springs-receives-grant-money-for-preservation Carl Lisciandrello