Photo journalist David Agudelo shows off the exhibit “The Porch Is The Tree Is The Watering Hole” that looks at Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk neighborhood. Presented at the African-American Research Library through May.
CBS 4 has begun the celebration of Black history with a series of special reports beginning with Agudelo's exhibit.
Situated in Fort Lauderdale’s Northwest District Area, Historic Sistrunk is a community comprised of working families, small businesses, historic churches and landmarks. The neighborhood located near most of the area’s major roadways, including the central bus terminal, Sun Trolley, the Tri-Rail commuter line and the Brightline / Virgin Trains express rail line.
Sistrunk Boulevard, is named in honor of pioneering Black physician, Dr. James Franklin Sistrunk the founder of Provident Hospital, Broward County’s first Black hospital.
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