Jan
17
Written by: Denise Powell Welcome to the A! is for anyone even thinking about moving to the ‘Capital of the South’—Atlanta, GA. You need Welcome to the A! if your answer is “yes” to 1 or 3 questions: Are you trying to decide if moving to Atlanta is the right...
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Aug
29
For years African American communities have established a distinctive presence in areas throughout Florida. The well-known contributions as well as untold stories of struggle and triumph are woven into a rich and colorful historical tapestry. Amidst these stories are the Landmarks and Legacies that define and describe significant aspects of...
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Jun
28
Source: Tallahassee Democrat By: Marina Brown Did you ever walk through the woods and out of curiosity pull back the bark of an old fallen tree? You may have thought you knew everything you wanted to know about the crusty, forgotten bark, but what lies beneath that surface — busy...
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Jun
12
Source: USNews.com Pensacola Chappie James Museum and Flight Academy Opens June 7 By TROY MOON, Pensacola News Journal PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Chappie James' childhood home in downtown Pensacola is now history. But James, an American hero, might not be the last young person to walk the halls of the...
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Jun
01
Blanchard House Museum- Punta Gorda Florida- commemorated Florida’s May 20th Emancipation Day on May 19th. Sandra Rooks, Executive Director of the Pinellas African American Museum of History and Culture in Clearwater, coordinated the “Connecting the Dots” tour with Network members and friends to the auspicious event held at the Blanchard...
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Feb
20
WFSU's Mike Plummer talks with some of our neighbors about their experiences in Leon County’s education system during the days of segregation. They look back on their experiences as students and teachers in Leon County’s black schoolhouses and the promise Florida A&M University offered to the black community.
Feb
13
The L.B. Brown House Museum held its 18th Annual Festival from February 9-10, 2018. The United States Colored Troops (USCT) Reenactment Unit were in attendance.
Feb
06
Source: WFTV Channel 9 MIMS, Fla. - As many reflect on the life and death of well-known civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there are some Brevard County community leaders who said there are other civil rights pioneers also deserving recognition. Harry and Harriette Moore strove for equality in...
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Aug
28
On Monday, August 23rd, representatives from the Howard Thurman House Museum in Daytona traveled to Tallahassee for a special training and information sharing. Josh, from the Florida Department of State, joined in to make the visit productive and informative.
Jan
11
Posted below are photos from the FAAHPN regional conference in Clearwater, Florida which was held in September 2016.
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