My brother in-law Keith never intended to play basketball when he and his cousin Priscilla attended Pompano Beach High School. "It was my mother's wish that I attend Pompano Beach High School," Keith said. "It was not mine." Obediently, the 14-year old agreed to help Priscilla in her efforts to integrate the high school, but [...]
With profound faith and a commitment to education that transcended generations, Walter James Finley came to the United States in 1897. The Bahamian entrepreneur, farmer, and first black man in Broward County to own an automobile, planted fields and grew a dynasty. Today, the close-knit third generation of Finleys, includes educators and engineers, business owners, [...]
Within the glorious spectacle of the movie Selma, with its heart-stopping images, invigorating pacing and indelible performances, lies a phrase that lingers long after the credits roll. President Lyndon Johnson said it during a landmark civil rights speech he made on March 15, 1965. Treat yourself to a reading of this masterful piece of writing [...]