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Our Leadership.
2026-27 Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of The Black Archives serves as the governing body dedicated to the preservation and elevation of the Black experience across South Florida.

 

This assembly of visionary leaders provides the intentional stewardship required to maintain our organization’s standing as a leader in archival equity. Their collective expertise ensures that the "physical anchors" of our history—including the Historic Lyric Theater—remain vibrant centers for community resilience and cultural advocacy. We invite you to meet the dedicated individuals who guide our mission to safeguard the sacred narratives of the African Diaspora for future generations.

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Don L. Horn, Esq.

Board Chair

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Anita McGruder

Vice Chair

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Marcia Samuel

Secretary

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Anthony Brunson, C.P.A.

Treasurer

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Robert G. Beatty, Esq.

Board Member

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Khristal Gooding-Copeland

Board Member

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Rodney Jacobs, Jr., JD, MPA, MPH

Board Member

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Valerie Patterson, Ph.D.

Board Member

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Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Ph.D., CA

Founder, Board Member Emeritus

The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.

Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

819 NW Second Avenue | Miami, FL 33136

786.708.4610 | baf@BAHLT.org

©2024 by The Black Archives.

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