In its brief history, the Volusia County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has had four presidents. Lourdes León is the fifth. León ascended to the position in June 2022. She has been a part of the Chamber for the past four and half years, first as Director of Events and then as Secretary of the Board, […]Read More
Community welcomes Mary McLeod Bethune statue to Daytona Beach Residents who missed the unveiling of the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune at the U.S. Capitol in July had another chance to honor the late educator and civil rights leader closer to home. A bronze statue of Bethune, created by master sculptor Nilda Comas, was unveiled […]Read More
Daytona Beach Bethune statue to be unveiled After her debut in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, Mary McLeod Bethune is taking a curtain call in Daytona Beach. A bronze statue of the educator and civil rights leader created by sculptor Nilda Comas will be unveiled in the Bethune Plaza area of Riverfront […]Read More
Congressional leaders set to unveil Bethune statue in DC The date is set! Mary McLeod Bethune is about to take her place in the U.S. Capitol. An unveiling and dedication ceremony will take place July 13 at 11 a.m. at Statuary Hall where the marble statue created by artist Nilda Comas will go on permanent […]Read More
The Volusia County Council recently approved a $25,000 contribution to help pay for a bronze statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to be placed in Riverfront Esplanade Park in Daytona Beach, according to a county media release. Very similar, though slightly smaller than the marble sculpture that will represent Florida in Statuary Hall in the […]Read More
“BLACK NFL COACHES ARE NOT BEING PUT IN A POSITION TO SUCCEED” – What Mina Kimes of ESPN got wrong In early February on ESPN’S NFL Live Mina Kimes was commenting on the Brian Flores legal action against the NFL and three of its teams and said “Black coaches are not being put in a […]Read More
LaToya and James Carey are an atypical couple. They are focused on building their business, KG Inzpirations, their family and the community. The company specializes in signature photography and design services, drawing from James’s audio and visual design and film production background, combined with LaToya’s retail banking experience. “We specialize in (photographing) individuals and believe […]Read More
Even the most beloved career might not last forever. When the curtain came down on their original choices, these Volusia County residents decided it was time to open their career’s Second Act.Read More
Until the early 1990s, Daytona Beach was primarily known around the world for its massive motor racing footprint - thanks to the presence of Daytona International Speedway and NASCAR’s headquarters - and its white sandy beaches that provided a perfect setting for college students to gather for spring break.Read More
