“Many an achievement of the Black race, glorious, great and grand, instead of being compiled in the annals of the people, instead of being woven in the story and song, instead of being talked on in the family circle and held up before the
Welcome to our second digital edition of ESTEBANA, dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black history and culture in Florida. Each feature highlights the resilience, creativity, and lasting impact of individuals
With deep admiration and respect, we honor the legacy of the late Senator Geraldine Thompson, who passed away in February. A trailblazer, advocate, and champion for justice, Senator Thompson left an indelible mark on our community and our state. Her work has been a beacon of inspiration, highlighting the power of resilience, integrity and unwavering dedication to the betterment of all people. As one of the first African American women to serve in the Florida Senate, Senator Thompson
The rich African American heritage of St. Augustine should cause all history textbooks to be rewritten. When the Spanish conquistador Pedro Menendez founded St. Augustine in 1565, not only were there Black members of his
Daytona Beach-area rapper Johnny “Def B” Smith remembers the first time he encountered – was gobsmacked by – Florida hip-hop. The time: circa 1988. Def B was a recent high school grad, making his weekly pilgrimage to check out
The Hunt House blends heritage, hospitality and history in the heart of Beach Street When the house at 250 South Palmetto Avenue was built around 1895, Daytona Beach was a young town, founded less than two decades earlier.
Click here to watch the full interview Curtis Arnett paints with more than brush and oil—he paints with memory, scent, sound and feeling. “Sometimes I think I talk to the trees,” he says with a smile. “I know what mud smells like.
Dear Friends and Community Leaders, We are thrilled to share exciting updates on the progress of the Foundation for the Museum of Black History (FMBH) and the steps we are taking to bring a statewide Black history museum to
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