Florida's Historic African American Homes

by Jada Wright-Greene, Althemese Barnes (Foreword by), Vedet Coleman-Robinson (Afterword)

Overview

The state of Florida has a rich history of African Americans who have contributed to the advancement and growth of today. From slaves to millionaires, African Americans from all walks of life resided in cabins, homes, and stately mansions. The lives of millionaires, educators, businessmen, community leaders, and innovators in Florida's history are explored in each residence. Mary McLeod Bethune, A.L. Lewis, and D.A. Dorsey are a few of the prominent African Americans who not only resided in the state of Florida but also created opportunities for other blacks to further their lives in education and ownership of property and to have a better quality of life. One of the most humanistic traits found in history is the home of someone who has added something of value to society. Today, some of these residences serve as house museums, community art galleries, cultural institutions, and monuments that interpret and share the legacy of their owners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439672495
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/03/2021
Series:	Images of America Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	47 MB
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About the Author

Jada Wright-Greene is the Founder & President of Heritage Salon, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting African American museums, historical sites, and homes. She has worked in the museum field as a museum activist, independent museum professional, writer, and lecturer for over 10 years. Jada Wright-Greene has selected images from archives, libraries, and universities throughout Florida and the nation that tell the story and give a glimpse into the intimate lives of African American Floridians who changed history.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction 9

1 North Florida 11

2 Lincolnville, American Beach, and Butler Beach 27

3 Gainesville and Ocala 37

4 Daytona Beach 49

5 Central Florida 61

6 Palm Beach County 83

7 Miami 95

8 Today's African American Historic Homes 113

Afterword 127