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The history of Black people in Florida dates back to the pre-American period, beginning with the arrival of Congolese-Spanish conquistador Juan Garrido in 1513, the enslaved Afro-Spanish explorer Estevanico in 1528, and the landing of free and African enslaved persons at Mission Nombre de Dios in the future St. Augustine, Florida in 1565.
Connection to Florida 9lokkNine: Rapper Born in Orlando Adassa: Reggaetón artist Born in Miami [49] Steve Aoki (1977–) DJ Born in Miami Birdman (1969–) Rap artist Lived in Miami Beach Kodak Black (1997–) Musician Born in Pompano Beach: Gary U.S. Bonds (1939–) Singer and songwriter Born in Jacksonville [50] Pat Boone (1934–) 1950s ...
Obama became the first Black president in American history after winning the 2008 election race against John McCain. While in office, he earned a Nobel Peace Prize, worked to limit climate change ...
As one of the most influential Black women celebrities, Oprah Winfrey is an actress, philanthropist, producer and global media leader. She hosted the highest-rated daytime TV talk show, “The ...
In a time when Florida politicians have been suppressing Black history education, arts organizations are focusing on the past, present and future of African-American representation and featuring ...
This is a list of African-American activists [1] covering various areas of activism, but primarily focus on those African Americans who historically and currently have been fighting racism and racial injustice against African Americans.
Ion Farris (1878–1934), former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and member of the Florida Senate; John W. Martin (1884–1958), former Jacksonville mayor and 24th governor of Florida 1921–1925; Emory H. Price (1899–1976), U.S. Representative from Florida; Fuller Warren (1905–1973), 30th governor of Florida 1949–1953
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