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Black History Month

Black History Month

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Central Florida Dream Builders

Each year in honor of Black History Month, WFTV recognizes community leaders and role models, who through their accomplishments and contributions exemplify Dr. Martin Luther King's dream. Congratulations to the 2009 WFTV Dream Builders!

Isaac Deas
Isaac Deas was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Deas is the President and CEO of Deas Consulting. Full Story ››


Eric Jackson
Eric Jackson focuses his brokerage services on representing clients in lease negotiations for renewals, expansions, relocations, and dispositions (both subleases and sales) for the Staubach Co. Full Story ››


Tony Jenkins
Tony Jenkins is the Market President, Central Florida Region and the Vice President of Cultural Competence and Diversity Systems for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc (BCBSF). Full Story ››


Tyrone King
Mr. King is an attorney. His practice focuses primarily on representing individuals and families in cases involving significant injury or death.

Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy is the U.S. Operations Manager for Deloitte Services, National Health Science & Government Full Story ››


Sherry Paramore
Sherry Priester Paramore of Orlando, Florida is the Area Development Director for the United Negro College Fund’s Central and North Florida Office. Full Story ››


Jennifer Porter-Smith
Jennifer Porter-Smith is the Executive Director of Nap Ford Community School, a health and wellness focused Pre-K through 5th grade charter school in Downtown Orlando's Parramore Community. Full Story ››

More History

Toni Morrison
African-Americans continue to push to the forefront of American society, although not every day brings a breakthrough. Full Story ››

African-Americans Unite To Demand Civil Rights
The Harlem Renaissance
A Legacy Of Slavery: 1619-1865

Notable Leaders

Martin Luther King Jr.
Take a look back at the life, words and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Full Story ››

The widow of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. died Jan. 31, 2006, at age 78. Take a look back at Coretta Scott King's life. Full Story ››

Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks died in 2005. Take a look back at her role in the civil rights movement. Full Story ››

Jackie Robinson
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson shattered baseball's color barrier and changed the face of the nation. Full Story ››

Resources

William Artis, Head of a Negro Boy
The Internet is a treasure trove of information on black history and culture. Here are some good online resources. Full Story ››