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Shaq’s mom attends renaming ceremony of B-CU wellness center
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES Bethune-Cookman University renamed its wellness center last week, expanding its focus and partnerships in the community. The Odessa Chambliss Wellness Center is now known as the Odessa Chambliss Center for Health Equity, center director Diana Lee told the Daytona Times this week. The renaming ceremony took place Feb. 7 at […]
City approves additional $330,000 to complete Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Center
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES Construction of the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center is complete with the exception of landscaping and furnishings for the building. Daytona Beach commissioners voted unanimously last week to increase the budget allotted for the center by $330,000 from money provided by the Daytona Beach Racing & Recreational Facilities District […]
BRIEFS
Job training opportunities available for seniors The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is accepting applications. Program applicants must be age 55 or older, unemployed, live in Volusia County, and have incomes of $13,964 per year or less for a family of one ($18,913 for family of two). “In this difficult economy, many […]
BLACK HISTORY
EPA head in a long line of Black environmentalists BY FREDDIE ALLEN NNPA WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT When Lisa Jackson leaves her post as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency later this month, she will be remembered for taking on oil industry groups and Republican lawmakers, and pushing to give African- Americans a greater voice on environmental […]
Tourism expert tells how to attract Blacks
Marketing study shows generic branding of area won’t cut it BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES Volusia County’s advertising authorities should do more research to attract African-Americans tourists, says a marketing expert hired to analyze the effectiveness of tourism marketing in the area. An independent analysis of the marketing done by local advertising authorities found their […]
BLACK HISTORY in Daytona Beach
Rev. Carl Brinkley’s local legacy includes position as pastor, deputy, housing CEO Editor’s note: During Black History Month, the Daytona Times shares the stories of some area residents who have made great strides locally and nationally. BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES Many in Daytona Beach know the Rev. Carl Brinkley as the longtime executive director […]
Johnson ready to lead Dems in Volusia
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES About 80 Volusia County Democrats were present last week as Vonzelle Johnson conducted his first meeting as chairman. Johnson is the first Black to be elected to lead the county’s Democratic Party. He told the Daytona Times this week that several people him approached him about running for the position. […]
City approves renaming Derbyshire athletic fields after Lucas
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES The Daytona Beach City Commission voted 5-2 Wednesday night to rename the athletic fields at Derbyshire Park & Sports Complex, the “Harold V. Lucas, Jr. Athletic Fields.’’ Mayor Derrick Henry and Zone 5 City Commissioner Patrick Henry, who represents the area where Derbyshire Park is located, voted against the item. […]
Sorority, community volunteers help to spruce up Espanola youth center
SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES The Chi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and community volunteers commemorated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service revitalizing the St. Paul’s Youth Center (formerly known as the All Kids Are First Old Schoolhouse) in Espanola. Sorority members and […]