Before there was Althea Gibson, there was Lilyan Spencer. Leon County is home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends. While one is a household name – and deservedly so – the other’s accomplishments have not found the spotlight as often. But that’s all...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 16, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:Skip [email protected](704) 473-0531 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — From living legends to some of Florida’s and Leon County’s greatest civil rights and education pioneers, an unprecedented gala will shine a...
Tallahassee, FL, May 20th, 2024 – We are overjoyed to share some wonderful news from the Florida Civil Rights Museum family. Our beloved Ms. Jacqueline Perkins has been awarded the 2024 Althemese Barnes Historical Preservation Service Award by the United States...
The following information was compiled by the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Inc.℠ in partnership with Leon County Government. While we realize that there are many more individuals deserving of recognition who are not included on this initial list, we will periodically...