From Headlines to Healing: Through the Fire Centers the Stories of Courageous Black Women
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Black Grown & Magic Holdings Group (BGM) hosted Through the Fire Fireside Chat and music event in West Palm Beach’s Historic Northwest District. Held at Wild Rose Wine & Daiquiri Bar in the Styx Promenade, the event celebrated the close of International Black Women’s Month by highlighting the triumphant stories…
Back on the Block: Smoothie Me Please Reopens in West Palm Beach
Smoothie Me Please officially reopened its doors on April 13 in downtown West Palm Beach. After a one-year hiatus, owner Ashley Walker said it was time to reopen a brick-and-mortar location. On April 9, Walker, her family and a few invited guests celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony and menu preview. Amid the festivities, The Palm Beach…
OSR Brings Out Black Palm Beach Nine Years in a Row
Palm Beach County showed up and showed out at the 9th annual Old School Reunion hosted by Lorenzo “Lolly” Hutchinson and Darrin Cummings on April 11 at the Riviera Beach Marina. This year’s featured artists were Angie Griffin, Lyfe Jennings, Troop, Da Brat and Scarface. The mix of live music, good eats, drinks and fellowship…
5 Juneteenth Facts That Deserve More Attention
Juneteenth, observed every June 19, marks the day in 1865 when Union troops, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy. The announcement happened more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 that officially freed all…
6 Refreshing Black-Owned Beverage Spots in Palm Beach County
If you ever find yourself hot, thirsty, or in need of a feel-good pick-me-up, these Black-owned beverage spots and vendors in Palm Beach County have you covered. From herbal tea blends and nutrient-packed smoothies to bold coffee and cold-pressed juices, each sip is rooted in culture, community and care. These aren’t just drink companies—they’re hubs of nourishment, heart, and flavor built by local hands that know what the people need.
Delray Beach’s Coco Gauff Wins French Open Title
On June 7, tennis sensation Coco Gauff captured her second Grand Slam title, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought French Open final. According to The Guardian, Gauff dropped the opening set in a tiebreak but rallied to dominate the next two sets 6–2, 6–4, sealing a historic victory on the clay courts…
Palm Beach County Honors Juneteenth Just Hours Before Ending DEI Programs
On June 3, the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners presented Juneteenth of PBC with a formal proclamation, honoring their cultural impact in the county. The proclamation was read and presented by Commissioner Bobby Powell to the organization’s co-founder Brittany McAfee and other team members. Of the award, McAfee says, “It affirms that our cultural…
Palm Beach County Commissioners Vote to End All DEI Initiatives
In a 6-1 vote on June 3, Palm Beach County commissioners ended all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision came after the Trump administration warned it would cut federal funding to local governments that did not comply with its stance on DEI initiatives. The suspension affects programs that make distinctions based on sex…
Dr. Chelsey Green Makes History as Chair of the Recording Academy® Board
In a historic first for the Recording Academy®, acclaimed artist and educator Dr. Chelsey Green has been elected Chair of the Academy’s Board of Trustees. This election by her peers makes Dr. Green the first Black woman and the youngest person ever to hold the position in the institution’s 68-year history. This dual milestone marks…
6 Black Bakers & Treat Creators Shaping Palm Beach County’s Sweet Scene
Palm Beach County’s sweetest bakers, treat creators—and the storefronts and pop-ups they power—are bringing more than just sugar. They’re baking, designing and injecting culture, creativity, and community into every bite. Meet the Black bakers and treat makers who stir our souls and taste buds one cake, pie, and custom treat at a time. Nikki’s Jazzy…
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