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Eunice Wiley Was The First Black Teacher At East Elementary

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Schools & Education.

Eunice Wiley Was The First Black Teacher At East Elementary Eunice Wiley Was The First Black Teacher At East Elementary By Martha Bireda Seventy years young, Eunice Wiley radiates a quiet strength that belies the monumental challenges she overcame. Her story, one of unwavering determination and quiet dignity in the face of blatant prejudice, is a testament to the enduring power of education and the unwavering spirit of a woman who refused to be defined by the limitations imposed upon her. This is the story of Eunice Wiley, the first Black teacher at East Elementary School in Punta...

Alberita Johnson Talks About Racial Violence & Segregation

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Schools & Education.

Alberita Johnson Talks About Racial Violence & Segregation Alberita Johnson Talks About Racial Violence & Segregation Alberita Johnson, a resident of Fort Myers, recently shared her powerful and poignant life story at a StoryCorps mobile booth in Fort Myers. Her conversation with her close friend, Genelle Grant, revealed a lifetime navigating the complexities of racial prejudice and segregation, from the integrated, yet still racially charged, schools of 1970s Queens, New York, to the more subtly segregated landscape of Southwest Florida in the 2000s. Johnson’s...

Going To The Everglades Means Coming Home

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Visit Naples.

Going to the Everglades Means Coming Home Going to the Everglades Means Coming Home In this week’s StoryCorps of southwest Florida, 70-year-old Anne McCrary Sullivan talks to her domestic partner, 64-year-old Lynn Webster, about the profound sense of emotions she experiences when visiting certain places. Sullivan, a renowned artist whose work often features the vibrant landscapes of Florida, spent a transformative year as an artist-in-residence at Everglades National Park. This interview, recorded amidst the tranquil beauty of a Naples garden, reveals a deeper...

The Chen Sisters’ Family Came From China And “Their Journey Has Been Amazing”

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Arts & Culture.

The Chen Sisters’ Family Came From China And “Their Journey Has Been Amazing” The Chen Sisters’ Family Came From China And “Their Journey Has Been Amazing” First-generation Asian Americans, Nina Chen Langenmayr of Bryn Mawr, Florida, and her sister, Stacey Cannington of Fort Myers, shared their family’s remarkable story in this week’s StoryCorps of Southwest Florida. Their narrative, a testament to resilience, adaptation, and the enduring strength of family, offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of Chinese...

The national debt: How and why the US government borrows money

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Wellness & Fitness.

The National Debt: How and Why the US Government Borrows Money The National Debt: How and Why the US Government Borrows Money Right now, the US public debt stands at approximately 97% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is a level not seen since World War II. A critical concern for economists is the burgeoning interest payments on this debt. The U.S. Government is currently paying nearly $1 trillion annually in interest – exceeding the military budget and approaching the combined spending on healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid. To understand the mechanics of the...

Encore: The connection between increased CO2 levels and ocean acidification

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Events & Festivals.

Encore: The Connection Between Increased CO2 Levels and Ocean Acidification When it comes to the ways global climate change impacts the world’s oceans, things like melting ice caps and glaciers, and what’s called thermal expansion — that’s when water takes up more volume as its temperature goes up — are probably what first come to mind. Or how increased water temperatures impact sea life, like recent, widespread coral bleaching events off Florida’s coast and around the world. Or even how changes in temperature and salinity can alter ocean currents, which are crucial for regulating global...