authors speak: the impact of race on american society

At the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, we are always uncovering stories that challenge the boundaries of what we think we know—stories buried in the soil of South Florida, tucked into family photo albums, or nearly lost to time. One such story came to life recently...

Join us for a rich discussion and viewing of a powerful short film about the hardships of homelessness and the challenges Richard endured growing up.

Join us for a rich discussion and viewing of a powerful short film about the hardships of homelessness and the challenges Richard endured growing up.

How does one make a slave? On a Saturday morning, seven middle-school students sat in the historic cottage of a Black midwife, situated next to the historic home of a civil rights leader, and pondered that fairly difficult question. This was the first of many...

Annual King Day Brunch Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 17, 2022

Standing in the nature of Jupiter’s Riverbend Park on a Saturday morning, the students of the Black History Education program were encouraged to use their smartphones.Instead of prohibiting their use, the instructor astutely recognized how to invite the young...

At the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, our youth are everything. Exposing them to their culture, history, art and legacy is a large part of our mission.

Join us for a rich discussion and viewing of a powerful short film about the hardships of homelessness and the challenges Richard endured growing up.

On a Saturday morning, it’s hard to compete for the attention of a teenager, who would rather be asleep.  But Joseph A. Petruzzelli of ITHINK Financial Federal Credit Union did his best to capture the attention and interest of the Black History Study Palm Beach...

If you heard an original melody, could you write its lyrics? If you heard only the opening paragraph of a story, could you tell the rest of it? If you read an anonymous poem, could you create a visual piece of artwork that interprets its meaning? If you only saw a...