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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Threads: An Interactive Map Exploring Browa​​rd's Black History

Threads LogosDiscover Broward County's Black History with Threads! Threads is an interactive mapping project built in collaboration between Broward County Transit​ (BCT) and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC​).  The selected historical landmarks include schools, places of worship, social establishments, and homes owned/established by prominent Black pioneers who significantly contributed to Broward County since the early 1900s.

The landmarks and locations marked on this map represent the interwoven history of Broward County. They reveal the authentic stories of African American and Black Bahamian experiences in a segregated South Florida, highlighting the deep connections between them. Like threads, these landmarks weave together a rich historical tapestry. 


​​​How to Use Threads

The elected historical landmarks are mapped along bus routes, and nearby bus stops are noted. Each landmark is within a half mile of a bus stop. The operational hours for the landmarks are provided, and it is highly recommended that they are verified before planning your visit. A link to plan your trip is integrated into the map. To purchase bus passes/tickets, connect directly to the BCT mobile ticketing application.

From your desktop or mobile phone, click the link below to view the map. On mobile, click the “x” in the upper right corner to dismiss the introduction text. Use the “City” and “landmark type” filters to view specific types of landmarks or to view landmarks by city. The map will automatically adjust to display your selection. Click on a landmark icon on the map to view the historic name, hours, description of the site, nearby ​bus stops and transit routes, and hours of operation, and on a desktop, you can click “plan your trip” to navigate. When navigating on a mobile device, click “site info” at the bottom of the screen, then scroll down to plan your trip.

Interested in sharing the map online or at your business?
You can request ephemera and graphics for social media here.

Missed a site?
You can submit a new location to add to the map here!​

 

Black-Owned Eateries in Broward County​



Addiction Bistro

8211 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
BCT Route 42: Stop ID 1440 (Westbound Atlantic Boulevard), Stop ID 5059 (Eastbound Atlantic Boulevard)

Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine

8308 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
BCT Route 72: Stop ID 3910, Stop ID 2074 (Eastbound Oakland Park Boulevard), Stop ID 2619 (Westbound Oakland Park Boulevard)

Choublak Restaurant

2768 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
BCT Route 2: Stop ID 0181 (Northbound University Drive), Stop ID 0263 (Southbound University Drive)

Circle House Coffee

727 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
BCT Route 50: Stop ID 1974 (Southbound NE 3rd Avenue), Stop ID 1907 (Northbound NE 3rd Avenue)​

Cleveland's Old Fashioned Ice Cream

6933 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33023
BCT Route 28: Stop ID 0518 (Westbound Miramar Parkway), Stop ID 0531 (Eastbound Miramar Parkway)

Fat Boyz Barbecue

1200 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
BCT Route 48: Stop ID 8664 (Eastbound Hillsboro Boulevard), Stop ID 5616 (Westbound Hillsboro Boulevard)
Palm Tran Route 92: Stop ID 8664 (Eastbound Hillsboro Boulevard)

899 E Cypress Creek Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
BCT Route 62: Stop ID 2852 (Westbound Cypress Creek Road), Stop ID 4779 (Eastbound Cypress Creek Road)

Just Spoons Cafe

7023 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33317
BCT Route 22: Stop ID 2067 (Westbound Broward Boulevard), Stop ID 3613 (Eastbound Broward Boulevard)

The Katherine Restaurant

723 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
BCT Route 10: Stop ID 3188 (Northbound US 1/Federal Highway), Stop ID 0890 (Southbound US 1/Federal Highway)​

The Krazy Vegan

645 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 111, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
BCT Route 28: Stop ID 1564 (Eastbound Hallandale Beach Boulevard), Stop ID 1602 (Westbound Hallandale Beach Boulevard)

Localicious Caribbean Ice Cream

4220 NW 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
BCT Routes 18, 19, 36, 40, 81: Lauderhill Transit Center
BCT Route 441 Breeze: Stop ID 1285 (Southbound US 441)

9927 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025
BCT Route 28: Stop ID 4903 (Westbound Miramar Parkway), Stop ID 4726 (Eastbound Miramar Parkway)

The Rabbit Hole

2659 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
BCT Route 42: Stop ID 4236 (Westbound Atlantic Boulevard), Stop ID 0955, Stop ID 0956 (Eastbound Atlantic Boulevard)

The Salad Boss

1409 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (Inside L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center)
BCT Routes 11, 40: Stop ID 1006 (Westbound Sistrunk Boulevard), Stop ID 3436 (Eastbound Sistrunk Boulevard)

Swirl Wine Bistro

4976 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
BCT Route 42: Stop ID 1458 (Eastbound Atlantic Boulevard)

The Trap 954

3080 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021 (Booth 155/156, Inside Yellow Green Farmers Market)
BCT Route 12: Stop ID 3386 (Eastbound Sheridan Street)

TrapBachi

2100 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
BCT Routes 2, 56, 81: Stop ID 0177 (Northbound University Drive), Stop ID 2640 (Southbound University Drive)