Tag: Black History

Banning classic books, fluoride and plant foods labeled "milk" or "meat" together with curbing teen violence, regulating drone use, instituting tax breaks for veterans and lowering the age for organ donation — these are just some of the bills local lawmakers will be working on during the 60-day legislative session that starts Tuesday.

The Ocoee lawmaker broadened its mission in an effort to move it from St. Augustine to Eatonville.

Friends and colleagues remember Thompson as a trailblazer, a force, a civil rights titan, a mentor and an advocate for many.

Ocoee's Ages Hart: "King's message rings louder than any inauguration, any presidency."

Mayor Rusty Johnson: “You’ve got to let people know what happened.” 

“Juneteenth reminds each of us of the precious promises of freedom, equality and opportunities.”

The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center includes some of its Black history with Est. 1887, its opening exhibit about the Town of Oakland's origins.

"It pays homage to the history that exists within the community."

Lawmaker who originated museum concept and was excluded from task force wants to ensure Florida creates “a world-class museum.”

Democratic lawmaker wants people to “understand the difference between critical race theory and African-American history.”