Calendar of Events

Florida Highwaymen Collection Presentation
February 2, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Additional paintings will be exhibited in the Museum of Florida History gallery. R. A. Gray Bldg. 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee.

Truth and Triumph: The African-American Experience in Florida
February 5, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
In celebration of Black History Month, the State Library and Archives of Florida presents this slideshow of historical images selected from the Archives’ Florida Photographic Collection.

Truth and Triumph is an anthology of over 300 powerful images that serve as a visual reminder of the challenges and achievements of African-Americans, past and present. Representing virtually the entire span of Florida’s history since statehood, the photographs featured in this slideshow illustrate the integral role African-Americans played in the state’s economical, political, and social development.

The presentation pays tribute not only to the famous, but also to the “nameless,” including photographs of the countless unknown examples of self-sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance that have supported the African-American struggle. A sample of the slideshow is also available on the State Library and Archives’ Florida Memory site at http://www.floridamemory.com. R. A. Gray Bldg. 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee.

Viewing of Historic Images in Honor of Florida's African-American Heritage
Friday, February 5, 2010, 6pm-9pm
The State Library and Archives of Florida will celebrate Black History Month with a slideshow of historical photographs featuring African-Americans in Florida. The slideshow will be presented on Friday, February 5, 2010, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the R.A. Gray Building in Tallahassee. This event will be part of Tallahassee's First Friday Gallery Hop, and will be open to the public.

"Trailblazers of Our Children's Future"
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:00pm
17th Annual Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Black History Month Celebration. University Area Community Center.

Black History Month VIP Reception
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 5:30pm-7:309pm
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. (904) 829-0745

3rd Thursday
February 18, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Murell Dawson of the Southeastern Black Archives at FAMU will speak on “African American Women of Inspiration.” Museum and Museum theatre. R. A. Gray Bldg., 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee.

Brown Bag Break
February 23, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Peter Cowdrey (staff) will present “History of the African Experience in Tallahassee.” Innovation Art Gallery, first floor. R. A. Gray Bldg., 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee.

8th Annual Black History Month Gala and Celebration
February 27, noon to 6:00 p.m.
Held by the Black History Committee of Orange County. This year's theme is Inspiration over Hoplessness and is located at the Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive Orlando.

The Kinsey Collection. Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey
From top to bottom: 'Guest House' by Claude Clark; 'Beach Runner' by Ernie Barnes; 'Bernard and Shirley Kinsey' by Artis Lane; 'The Cultivators' by Samuel Dunson.