Tag: black-history
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The African American History of American Beach
Throughout history, North Florida has witnessed many hardships through the eyes of its diverse people. African American history, in particular, is deeply intertwined with the south’s legacy of slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow laws, all of which left deeply rooted trauma in the community. However, in 1935, a man named Abraham Lincoln Lewis who wanted to give…
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Travel Journal:Kingsley Plantation
The Heartless History of North East Florida I arrived at Kingsley Plantation, located in Jacksonville Florida, with my camera in hand and history on my mind. I have always enjoyed learning more about the area I have grown up in and what has come before me. I drive through the gates and the first thing that catches…