Florida
JANUARY 2026
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Brandi Tatum‑Fedrick is stepping into a major leadership role at Florida A&M University.
After serving in interim positions, she was promoted to vice president for university advancement, where she will lead fundraising, alumni relations and strategic growth for one of the nation’s most storied HBCUs. Her work extends the legacy of Florida A&M by strengthening community support and institutional impact.
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A historic Black cemetery in Florida sits beneath a golf course, highlighting how Black burial grounds have been ignored or displaced for decades.
The site dates back to the late 1800s and contains the remains of formerly enslaved people and their descendants, but its history was nearly forgotten until local advocates pushed for recognition and preservation.
Event Reported: December 11th, 2025
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West Palm Beach is getting a new Black and African American museum to celebrate local history, culture and community presence.
The project aims to preserve stories often overlooked in Florida’s cultural landscape and serve as a space where Black heritage is honored, taught and experienced by residents and visitors alike.
Event Reported: December 17th, 2025