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Williams Academy Black History Museum Remains a Community Staple in Dunbar Neighborhood

2023-03-03T11:04:46-05:00

By Erica Van Buren, Fort Myers News-Press February 21, 2023 The Williams Academy Black History Museum, a staple in the Dunbar community, highlights the accomplishments of historical figures that called Fort Myers home. “The Williams Academy Black History Museum opened in January 2001,” said Charles Barnes, chairman of the Lee County Black History Society. “The building was an old schoolhouse built in 1912. It was actually the first government building funded to educate Black kids in Lee County. In 1995 the building was slated to be demolished by the Lee County School district.” Barnes said Janice Cass, founder of the Lee [...]

Williams Academy Black History Museum Remains a Community Staple in Dunbar Neighborhood2023-03-03T11:04:46-05:00

Black History Month activities planned at Roberto Clemente Park

2023-02-08T15:54:19-05:00

Movie Night planned Feb. 10; Heart Hustle health event Feb. 25 The Lee County Black History Society is hosting two events for Black History Month, including Movie in the Park Feb. 10 and Heart Hustle, a health and wellness event Feb. 25. On Friday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the society will show “Teach Us All,” a 2017 documentary that examines educational inequality after the 60th anniversary of the 1957 Little Rock school desegregation crisis through case studies in Little Rock, New York City and Los Angeles. The movie screening is free and will be shown on a [...]

Black History Month activities planned at Roberto Clemente Park2023-02-08T15:54:19-05:00

Dunbar residents consider Black present, future as well as history

2023-02-03T11:42:20-05:00

As Black History Month begins in 2023, people who live in the Dunbar community say they’ve come a long way, but there’s more to do. Keoshia Brown, a science teacher at Dunbar High School, has a message for Black parents and anyone else who wants to listen. “We are Black history, I am Black history, and it is our responsibility to make sure we remember it and we discuss it and talk about it and teach our children,” Brown said. “You don’t send your Black child to school to learn about Black history. Wake up.” READ MORE

Dunbar residents consider Black present, future as well as history2023-02-03T11:42:20-05:00

Join the Lee County Black History Society Team!

2023-01-19T09:35:50-05:00

Office Manager needed to help shape and support the future of the organization The Lee County Black History Society (LCBHS) is looking for a passionate community member to manage operations in the office of the LCBHS and the Williams Academy Black History Museum in Clemente Park in Fort Myers as an Office Manager. The office manager is responsible for keeping the office running smoothly and overseeing administrative support. The job can range in duties and responsibilities, from reception, copy editing and support, to handling a specific type of paperwork or filing for a specific department. Responsibilities and qualifications include: Supervisory Responsibilities: [...]

Join the Lee County Black History Society Team!2023-01-19T09:35:50-05:00

The 10th Annual Holiday in the Park kicks off Dec. 3 at Roberto Clemente Park

2023-01-04T10:54:55-05:00

The annual Movie in the Park screening ‘Jingle Jangle’ is Friday, Dec. 9 The Lee County Black History Society is hosting two popular events for the holiday season, including its 10th annual Holiday in the Park and annual Movie in the Park. Holiday in the Park will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers. With the theme “Celebrating African American Inventors at Christmas,” the free community event includes food and music, the Soul Santa Parade, community tree lighting, tours of the Williams Academy Museum with the African American inventor’s exhibit, [...]

The 10th Annual Holiday in the Park kicks off Dec. 3 at Roberto Clemente Park2023-01-04T10:54:55-05:00

Florida Black History Documentary Offered as Part of Movie in the Park Series

2022-09-21T12:53:25-04:00

Date: May 10, 2022 Three showings of a documentary about Florida Black history are planned May 13, 14 and 20 FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 10, 2022) – In celebration of Emancipation Day in Florida May 20, the Lee County Black History Society offers free screenings of “Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots.” The movie will be shown at Roberto Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave., Fort Myers. On Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m., the movie will be shown in the park. One Saturday, May 14 at 3 p.m., the movie will be shown in the community room at the park. Space [...]

Florida Black History Documentary Offered as Part of Movie in the Park Series2022-09-21T12:53:25-04:00

10th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration with the Dunbar Festival Committee

2022-09-21T12:54:04-04:00

Date: June 3, 2022 The Family Day in the Park recognizes one of the oldest African American recognized celebrations that mark the end of slavery in the United States The Dunbar Festival Committee and the Lee County Black History Society are partnering to host its 10th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 18.  This years’ Juneteenth Celebration will be filled with a variety of fun and entertainment for the entire family, including stage performances, music, arts and crafts, food and refreshments. Event attendees will also have an [...]

10th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration with the Dunbar Festival Committee2022-09-21T12:54:04-04:00
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