Florida's Historic African-American Homes

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History & Culture, Lectures

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New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
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The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today.  Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A. Dorsey are a few of the prominent African Americans who not only resided in the state of Florida but also created opportunities for other blacks to further their lives in education and ownership of property and to have a better quality of life. Today, some of these residences serve as house museums, community art galleries, cultural institutions, and monuments that interpret and share the legacy of their owners.

Author Jada Wright-Greene has guest lectured at several universities throughout the country including; Harvard Extension School, Johns Hopkins University, and Bethune Cookman University. Since 2003 she has researched Florida's historic homes and sites focused on African Americans.