Rev. Verona Hagans Matthews has made history as the first female pastor at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in 123 years. PHOTO BY ALAN LUBY FOR …

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SUCCESS: Chris Bentley (center) owner of Live Fresh, the provider of showers for the homeless, and his sister, Paris Bentley Calhoun celebrate winning over $100,000 …

Fins Weekend Golf Tournament raises funds to support their four-year million dollar commitment. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DOLPHINS By DAPHNE TAYLOR Special to South Florida …

President Obama (center) stands with the Men of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, whom gladly took the helm on the subject of Fatherhood at the request …

At the end of the day, June 1, 1921, this is what remained of Black Wall Street. Lost forever were over 600 successful businesses, including …

Greenwood has persevered through disasters and economic downturns to revitalize itself multiple times, impacting the larger Tulsa community, and creating a remarkable history. PHOTO COURTESY …

Bethan and Rae Whitely PHOTO COURTESY OF LENTV PHOTOGRAPHY By DAPHNE TAYLOR Special to South Florida Times WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Rae Whitely and …

Blacks being taken to the Brady Theater during the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMUNIQUE NEW ENGLAND By DAPHNE TAYLOR The History: “Greenwood” …

William E. Cooper Jr. (left). Top right: Maude Vereen today at age 85 and below in 1958 as a rookie police officer. PHOTOS COURTESY OF …