Posts in February, 2017

Feb 24 Raymond Sheppard & Leander Kirksey: Musical Mentors for the Ages

Music can define times and shape history. The following two Pensacola natives were trailblazers, setting the stage for black youth ...

Feb 10 Black History Spotlight: America's First Black Four-Star General, Chappie James

Living in Pensacola, we are blessed to come across war heroes stationed in our city and surrounding communities. Today, we honor a ...

Feb 01 Black History Spotlight: Pensacola Lawyer Founded a University (FAMU)

Thomas DeSaille Tucker (7/21/1844 – 1903) was an African-born educator, lawyer, and missionary that made notable differences in ...