Remembrance Project Tallahassee unveils new historical marker remembering lynching victims
and last updated 2021-07-18 11:00:20-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Remembrance Project Tallahassee unveiled a new historical marker at Cascades Park on Saturday.
It s in remembrance of four African American Men that were lynched in Tallahassee during the Jim Crow era.
Priscilla Hawkins, Director of Black History Alliance said she came out today to remember the men, while also connecting with hundreds of other community members who came out for today s dedication. I wanted to come out because I think it is so important that this city in particular where our state government sits knows there are people in this town who want things to be better, said Hawkins. I am just enthralled by the project and the organizations that were a part of it.
FAMU Journalism students display Black History posters in competition
Florida A&M University and The Black History Alliance have announced the winners of their inaugural Poster Design Contest.
and last updated 2021-04-15 20:05:03-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Florida A&M University and The Black History Alliance have announced the winners of their inaugural Poster Design Contest.
The theme is Restoring the African American Oral Tradition. Artists are sharing the legacies of black people from North Florida and South Georgia with others around the world. University president Dr. Larry Robinson says this is important every day of the year. From our perspective, black history occurs every day. It s not limited to February, Robinson said. These students graphic design work puts another focus on that for others to see through their eyes and their minds what black history means to them. I m really impressed.