BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRAILBLAZER: Daniel ‘Chappie’ James Jr.

Courtesy of U.S. DOD Humble Beginnings James was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Pensacola, Florida, and was the youngest of 17 children. His dad was a laborer at a gas company and his mother was a teacher. When James was…

Black History Month Trailblazer: Teniadé Broughton

Teniadé Broughton is the council member for District 5 and a proud seventh-generation Pensacolian. Teniadé is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, the University of West Florida, and Florida A&M University. Deeply active in the community, Teniadé is…

Black History Month Trailblazer: Rosamond Johnson, Jr.

Article By: Gulf Coast Veterans Council A Young Pensacola Native Turned Hero, Rosamond Johnson Was The First Soldier From Escambia County, Florida To Die In The Korean War. The story of Rosamond Johnson is compelling:  getting permission from his parents…

Black History Month Trailblazer: Brian Wyer, Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce President and CEO

What Do You Plan To Do As President And CEO Of The GCMCC? I started with the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director in August 2017. During my first year with the chamber, it was determined…