Black America: Hernando County establishes the reality of African American life in the region through approximately 200 historic images, preserving the county's history for generations to come. This engaging volume bridges the gaps between the past, present, and future of Hernando County by pairing stories of ancestors' resilience with authentic photographs from the mid-1800s to today.
Imani D. Asukile was born Dale Ellison Bennett in Brooksville, Florida, in Hernando County. He graduated from Hernando High School, earned his bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College and his master's degree from Clark Atlanta University, and has been employed at Pasco- Hernando Community College for the past 18 years. He is married to Angela Lewis and they have three children: Jared (15), Gared (15), and Salim (11).