Promoting the sustainability of Black American heritage communities in Florida through historic preservation, civic education, and economic development.
Happy #Juneteenth to all those celebrating this day when, in 1865, the enslaved Black Americans of Galveston, Texas were informed that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation 2 and a half years prior.
#CelebrateFreedom#EmancipationDay
I will take my 40 Acres as a resident of CA....
[Video] U.S. considers selling more than 16 million acres of federal land in California for housing #Housing#Ussenate#Senate#Realestate
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On this day in 1865, Union Brigadier General Edward M. McCook declared the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation to be in effect in Tallahassee, signaling the abolition of slavery in Florida.
Happy Florida Emancipation Day! ❤️🤍💙
Wishing a blessed centennial birthday to the legendary human rights activist and visionary, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as #MalcolmX, who was born on this fateful day 100 years ago. 🕊️
#MalcolmX100
The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force wants your input in developing its recommendations.
Fill out the public survey by February 29: https://t.co/gkeRXvpYsQ
Fla's affordable housing director resigned today, but on his way out of the door wrote a scathing letter accusing staff and some on the board of directors of the Fla. Housing Finance Corp. of "corruption" and "unethical behavior." https://t.co/DRY8ZIiOtZ
Are you concerned about the preservation & teaching of Black American history in Florida? Want to support children's books that share authentic history in an age-appropriate manner?
Support a local #FL educator and get your copy in time for #Juneteenth
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