Broward County Library’s African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 fellowship programs, honoring three scholars and educators whose work highlights the history and experiences of the African Diaspora.
The fellowships, supported by the Friends of AARLCC and donors Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, provide opportunities for research, curriculum development, and public programming that bring African and African Diaspora voices to the forefront.
Graduate Fellowship Recipient
This year’s Graduate Fellowship was awarded to Stephanie Croney, M.A., an Afro-Humanist scholar focused on the Trans-Atlantic diaspora. Croney will use the six-month fellowship to conduct original research and create public programs drawing from the Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Collection.
Currently an adjunct professor at Miami Dade College North Campus, Croney holds a B.A. in Humanities and dual master’s degrees in Digital Humanities from Florida State University and in African and African Diaspora Studies from Florida International University.
Summer Teacher Fellows
AARLCC also selected two educators for its 2025 Summer Teacher Fellowship, a program that supports 4th–12th grade teachers developing culturally responsive lesson plans with AARLCC’s archives.
- Dr. Elizabeth Watts Bromery, an English professor and mentor to emerging educators, teaches Dual Enrollment English at Broward College and Pompano Beach High School. She previously served as Director of Diversity & Cultural Outreach for Broward County Public Schools and was a Top 50 finalist for the 2021 Global Teacher Prize.
- Carlisa Russell, a middle school social studies teacher with more than 15 years of experience, is known for her culturally rich and engaging classroom style. She has been recognized nationally with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the National Council for the Social Studies.
“These fellows represent the very best of scholarship and education,” said Dr. Tameka Hobbs, historian and AARLCC library manager, in a press release. “Their work will not only improve our understanding of the African Diaspora but also give students, teachers, and communities the tools to engage more deeply with our shared history.”
Luwando Wright, president of the Friends of AARLCC, added, “These fellowships represent a meaningful investment in scholarship, education, and cultural preservation. We are proud to uplift educators and researchers who are shaping the way African and African Diaspora stories are explored, taught, and remembered for generations to come.”
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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