Two special events honor Black History Month and local celebrants, which is traditional at this time of year. ...more

February 21, 2009

They sat in rapt attention and listened to the powerful words. "... I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States ... are, and henceforward shall be free; ..." ...more

January 2, 2009

People waving political signs outside Progress Village Park on Election Day said race fueled their fervor to support Barack Obama. But now, with the election frenzy behind them and the country's first black president poised to assume command in January, they want to focus on unity and change for people of all races. ...more

November 12, 2008

People waving political signs outside Progress Village Park on Election Day said race fueled their fervor to support Barack Obama. But now, with the election frenzy behind them and the country's first black president poised to assume command in January, they want to focus on unity and change for people of all races. ...more

November 7, 2008

The Depot Museum has exhibits on everything from local baseball legends to the history of the brown-and-serve roll that was invented in Avon Park. But Larry Levey, president of the Historical Society of Avon Park, acknowledges that the museum has almost nothing to show on the city's black history. ...more

July 18, 2008

The Rev. James Givins is sentimental about the 99-year-old church he is leaving behind. ...more

June 21, 2008

The Rev. James Givins is sentimental about the 99-year-old church he is leaving behind. ...more

June 21, 2008

During a recent worship service at Mount Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Rev. Delores Washington welcomed some old faces. ...more

February 24, 2008

The Rotary Club of New Tampa and New Tampa Noon Rotary will partner to sponsor the fifth annual New Tampa Pig Roast to benefit local charities. ...more

January 26, 2008

The walls came tumbling down last week for an old-time church, the yellow-brick Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, 111 S. Dakota Ave. ...more

January 23, 2008