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  2. African Americans in Florida - Wikipedia

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    As of the 2010 U.S. Census, African Americans were 16.6% of the population of Florida. [4] The African-American presence in the peninsula extends as far back as the early 18th century, when African-American slaves escaped from slavery in Georgia into the swamps of the peninsula. Black slaves were brought to Florida by Spanish conquistadors. [5] [6]

  3. History of African Americans in Jacksonville - Wikipedia

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    Studies showed that for every 100,000 African American in Florida, 79.8 were lynched. Mob violence through Jacksonville was at an all-time high and occurred more than often. One of the most relevant mob violence's was on July 4, 1910, when a group of black people were attacked by white gangs for celebrating boxing champion Jack Johnson ...

  4. Category:African-American history of Florida - Wikipedia

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    African-American people in Florida politics (3 C, 21 P) ... Pages in category "African-American history of Florida" The following 110 pages are in this category, out ...

  5. Florida OKs new Black history standards; critics call it ...

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    Florida approved new standards for African American history Wednesday that state officials called “robust” and claimed address “the darkest part of our history,” but critics said they will ...

  6. In Honor of Black History Month, 30 Black History Facts You ...

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    Interesting facts about Black historical figures who have made such an impact. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...

  7. 11 Black history facts you should know - AOL

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    3. Though they were forbidden from signing up officially, a large number of Black women served as scouts, nurses and spies in the Civil War.. 4. One of the greatest African rulers of all time ...

  8. List of African-American historic places in Florida - Wikipedia

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    List of African American historic places in Florida This list of African American Historic Places in Florida is based on a book by the National Park Service, The Preservation Press, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers. [1]

  9. List of people from Florida - Wikipedia

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    Businessman and Florida's first African-American millionaire [citation needed] Born in Madison [304] Adam Lovell (1977–) Founder of WriteAPrisoner.com: Lives and works in Edgewater [305] Charles E. Merrill (1885–1956) Founder of Merrill Lynch: Born in Green Cove Springs [306] Kara Monaco (1983–) Playboy Playmate of the Year (2006) Born in ...