by Florida Civil Rights Museum | Apr 1, 2025 | FCRM News, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 1, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:Delaitre J. Hollinger | Jacqueline Y. [email protected](850) 296-5590 | (850) 294-3768floridacivilrightsmuseum.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Civil Rights Museum, Inc.℠ (FCRM) mourns the...
by Florida Civil Rights Museum | Jan 24, 2025 | FCRM News
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...
by Florida Civil Rights Museum | Jan 16, 2025 | FCRM News, Press Release
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...
by Florida Civil Rights Museum | May 20, 2024 | FCRM News, List, Press Release
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...
by Florida Civil Rights Museum | Feb 29, 2024 | FCRM News, List
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...
