African American Research Library & Cultural Center of PBC

01/31/2025

Wally Amos, Founder of ‘Famous Amos’ Cookies Has Died at 88. 🙏🏽Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Amos built his beloved brand from one bakery in Hollywood, California in 1975 and family recipe. He was a great American success story. He is survived by wife Carol, his children Sarah, Michael, Gregory and Shawn. 🍪

01/31/2025

Join us for a special Black History Month event as we welcome Anthony Brogdon, author of "Black Business Book," America's #1 Black business history book.
Learn about the rich history of Black entrepreneurs who thrived in the 1800s and their inspiring stories.
📚 Event Details:
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center, 720 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL
Don't miss this Sunday, Feb 2nd! This free event is sponsored by the African American Research Library and Cultural Center of Palm Beach County, Inc., in partnership with the U.B. Kinsey Educational Community Center.

Join us for a special Black History Month event as we welcome Anthony Brogdon, author of "Black Business Book," America's #1 Black business history book.

Learn about the rich history of Black entrepreneurs who thrived in the 1800s and their inspiring stories.

📚 Event Details:

Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center, 720 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL

This free event is sponsored by the African American Research Library and Cultural Center of Palm Beach County, Inc., in partnership with the U.B. Kinsey Educational Community Center.

01/19/2025

Join us for a special Black History Month event as we welcome Anthony Brogdon, author of "Black Business Book," America's #1 Black business history book.

Learn about the rich history of Black entrepreneurs who thrived in the 1800s and their inspiring stories.

📚 Event Details:

Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center, 720 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL

This free event is sponsored by the African American Research Library and Cultural Center of Palm Beach County, Inc., in partnership with the U.B. Kinsey Educational Community Center.

01/16/2025

🌟 Join us for the MLK Walk on January 20! 🌟 We gather at the Delray Beach Community Center at 1:30 PM, with the walk kicking off at 2:00 PM towards Pompey Park. Let’s come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and "Walk the Walk" for unity, equality, and community service. Everyone is welcome to be part of this powerful event celebrating Dr. King's vision! For more info, call 561-243-7250 or 561-665-0151.

01/16/2025

in 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University. Organized to promote civic action and unity, the founders started the sorority to raise awareness of the societal ills affecting African American communities.

📸 Courtesy of Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Smithsonian Institution.

01/13/2025