Dedicated to preserving our history in Broward County.
The Trailblazers of Broward County, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We promote African American history and achievements to inspire and educate our communities.
Learn from the past.
Embrace the present.
Prepare for the future.
African Americans and the African diaspora have made steadfast sacrifices and contributions throughout the United States. We celebrate them and honor them for their significant work. We must share knowledge and wisdom from the past to inform the present and help shape the future.
Founded on Vision and Community
The Trailblazers of Broward County, Inc. was established in 2007 by founders, Beauregard Cummings and Mary Black Rizor, pioneers and community leaders in Broward County.
Beauregard Cummings
Mary Black Rizor
Sankofa: Return & Get It
The Sankofa bird’s powerful spiritual message reminds us to gain knowledge and wisdom from our past to create a better future. It is our guiding light in recognizing the achievements of African Americans in our region.
Our Services
Exhibits
Exhibits, photos, and storytelling are available as we collaborate with The Old Dillard Museum to preserve visual history.
Presentations
Contact us for a speaker! We provide presentations year-round for schools, libraries, and corporations.
Tours
Customized tours of local African American history tailored to suit your needs. Contact us for details.
Annual Events
Celebrating history through engagement and community gathering.
Founded
2007
Location
Fort Lauderdale
Feb 1 - March 1
Black History Month
A celebration of African American people and the events of the history of the African Diaspora.
Historic Reunion
Old Dixie Court Reunion
Built in 1938, providing running water and electricity to blacks. Generations have called Old Dixie Court home.
Theatrical Performance
Mangoes, Guava, and Mullet
A theatrical play celebrating the history of the black community in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
December
Annual Christmas Gala
Shared food in the spirit of Christmas and toy donations for needy children.
Sankofa Monument Annual Ceremony
A celebration of the historical Sankofa bird monument located at 200 NW Sistrunk Blvd. Designed by renowned artist Mr. George Gadson, the monument expresses learning from the past, embracing the present, and preparing for the future.
Join The Trailblazers
Membership is open to all. It includes monthly meetings, registration for our Annual General Meeting, plus invitations to special events, and much more.
Apply for MembershipExecutive Board of Directors
President
Derek Davis
Vice President
Lillian Small
Contact coordINATOR
Penny Allen
Secretary
Lena Whitehead
Membership Chair
David Wright
"Embrace the Present"
Resources
To share our community history, we provide educational tours, research material, exhibits and speakers for organizations, schools, and libraries.
Oral History
We record and preserve oral history through taped interviews, photos, and videos to ensure our voices are never lost.