ESTEBANA
Volume II, 2026
The Story of Estebana Magazine: Telling Untold Stories
This magazine, Florida’s first statewide Black arts culture and heritage magazine, was named after Estebana, the first Black child known to be born in what is now the United States. She was born on January 5, 1595, in St.
Florida Museum of Black History Newsletter
As we step into a new year, we pause with gratitude and pride to reflect on the extraordinary momentum built in 2025. It was a year defined by progress, partnership and purpose—one that moved the vision of the Museum
Features
Where History Sings: The Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series
Each February, Fort Mose Historic State Park becomes the backdrop for one of Northeast Florida’s most distinctive cultural events: Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series. Returning February 6–15, 2026, the series marks its fifth year of presenting nationally recognized jazz and blues artists on land that holds profound meaning in the story of African American freedom, culture and resilience. At a time when audiences are seeking deeper connections between the arts and
