Images of Florida's Black History
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Black History Month Presidential Proclamation
President Donald Trump broke from tradition and did not issue a proclamation in honor of Black History Month. He did issue a proclamation for February as American Heart Month. Remarks by President Trump in African American History Month Listening Session click HERE to learn more click HERE to read more
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Slavery in America
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Rise and Fall of Jim Crow - Promises Betrayed to watch click on each title to:
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The segregation and disenfranchisement laws known as "Jim Crow" represented a formal, codified system of racial apartheid that dominated the American South for three quarters of a century beginning in the 1890s. The laws affected almost every aspect of daily life, mandating segregation of schools, parks, libraries, drinking fountains, restrooms, buses, trains, and restaurants. "Whites Only" and "Colored" signs were constant reminders of the enforced racial order.
Source: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/issues/jim-crow-laws |
Bethune Cookman University
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Mary McLeod Bethune
BiographyCivil Rights Activist, Educator (1875–1955) learn about her life and career HERE |
This profile will show how Mary Jane McLeod Bethune, born to poor cotton farmers in Mayesville, SC, would brilliantly start a school of her own with just $1.50, which became an internationally recognized university. Dr. Bethune influenced important African-American Political leaders of the day, created a “Black Cabinet”, and was an advisor to several U.S. Presidents, among them, President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Bethune-Cookman Marching Band
Rising from a historic environment of legal segregation, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established prior to 1964 with the intention of offering accredited, high-quality education to African American students across the United States. These schools do, however, admit students of all races. As of January 2016, students can choose from 99 HBCUs across America, including public and private schools, 2-year and 4-year schools, and professional schools.
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Brown Vs. Board of Education
Ruby Bridges became famous in 1960 as the six-year-old who, escorted by federal marshals, integrated a formerly all-white school in New Orleans.
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"The Problem We All Live With" - Norman Rockwell Painting at the White House (TV-14; 01:37) Ruby Bridges visited President Barack Obama to see Norman Rockwell's painting hanging outside of the Oval Office. The painting depicts her walk to school on the day of school integration in New Orleans. Video courtesy of the White House.
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Painting Tour: "New Kids in the Neighborhood" |
To learn more about Norman Rockwell's work click on the titles below Norman Rockwell and the Civil Rights Paintings Norman Rockwell and Black History Exhibition: 'norman rockwell: behind the camera at the brooklyn museum, new york' |
President Obama Meets Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
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Brown vs. Board of Education in PBS The Supreme Court
Brown vs. Board of Education in PBS The Supreme Court
Five myths about Brown v. Board of Education
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Every Black Actor Who Won an Academy Award
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Hattie McDaniel "Mammy"
Gone With the Wind First African-American to win an Academy Award. First African-American to be nominated for acting. |
Sidney Poitier • Jamie Foxx • Morgan Freeman • Denzel Washington • Jennifer Hudson • Halle Berry • Lupita Nyong'o
Coach Sparrow's Favorite
African-American Writers
African-American Writers
10 Contemporary Authors Redefining Black Literature
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