Legacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center
Event examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
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Legacy of Matthew Lewey celebrated at Thomas Center
Event examined extraordinary achievements of forgotten African American leader in Gainesville.
Union Academy shows local Black community’s love of education
School thrived through difficult environment.
Pleasant Street Pizza Pub to open this spring
Owners aim to pay homage to Gainesville’s first black neighborhood.
A road, a fence and a bluff: How Alachua County divided in 1925
Rumors of split simmered before quickly turning to action.
Holiday History: Thanksgiving
The first North American Thanksgiving occurred in St. Augustine in 1565.
Cotton Club Museum leads Juneteenth events
Journey to Juneteenth begins Friday.
Gainesville to kick off Juneteenth events
Flag raising, Florida’s Emancipation starts month long celebration.