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Williams Academy Black History Museum Presents 20th of May Emancipation Day Virtual Exhibit

2021-06-02T17:42:23-04:00

Emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee on May 20, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War, and two years after the Proclamation first issued by President Abraham Lincoln freed those enslaved in Southern states. For this reason, Emancipation Day is traditionally celebrated on.

Williams Academy Black History Museum Presents 20th of May Emancipation Day Virtual Exhibit2021-06-02T17:42:23-04:00

What does Emancipation Day – Winning Essay

2023-08-14T10:48:34-04:00

What Emancipation Day May 20th Means to Me, by Errianna Quallo This contest was sponsored by the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. “What does Emancipation Day, May 20th mean to me?”. Explain the historical significance of Emancipation Day, May 20th, 1865, and describe what this day means to you. Opportunity “We the People,” the first three words of the United States Constitution, is a potent phrase that conveys a sense of unity and power amongst Americans. Through guaranteed rights to life, liberty, and property, citizens in America have endless opportunities. Citizens are regularly pushing the bounds of what [...]

What does Emancipation Day – Winning Essay2023-08-14T10:48:34-04:00

Dunbar Easter Parade Founder Evelyn Sams Canady (ENCORE)

2019-07-16T19:11:30-04:00

This Sunday marks the Easter Holiday and here in Southwest Florida residents are gearing up for a long-held tradition in Fort Myers that today attracts tens of thousands of people:  The Dunbar Easter Parade.  This week’s encore essay from News-Press storyteller Amy Bennett Williams pays homage to the legendary local woman who founded the parade74 years ago. Evelyn Sams Canady was an educator as well as an important civic and religious leader in the region.  She also helped found Dunbar High School and the Dr. Ella Piper Center. Her bio paints a picture of a passionate educator whose lessons extended well beyond the [...]

Dunbar Easter Parade Founder Evelyn Sams Canady (ENCORE)2019-07-16T19:11:30-04:00

The Lee County Black History Society offers a glimpse into history

2019-07-16T19:01:00-04:00

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Friday is the start of Black History Month, and we want to share with you the history of some African American heritage in Southwest Florida. The Lee County Black History Society building is the perfect way to kick off the celebration. It’s located at 1936 Henderson Avenue in Fort Myers, and the building was actually the first government-funded black school in Fort Myers. Inside, there are walls of historical moments and displays. There is also a replica of the authentic classroom and wall of teachers and principals who served there.

The Lee County Black History Society offers a glimpse into history2019-07-16T19:01:00-04:00
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