African Americans have played a vital role in the history of Florida since the 17th century.
From the work of prominent writers and activists to everyday traditions of ordinary people, African Americans have contributed to the rich heritage and culture of the state.
To reveal pieces of the history of the black experience in Florida, the Broward County Library is presenting an exhibit this month. It features original stories narrated by the people who lived them, taken from archival collections. These oral history excerpts will be shown together with books, photographs and archival documents.
Among the storytellers are local high school teacher Jim Scuggs, sharecropper’s daughter Daisy Jerry, journalist Bill Maxwell, Jules A. Frost, a former slave, and author/folklorist Zora Neale Hurston.
The exhibit runs through Feb. 28.
The library is located at 100 South Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
For more information, call 954-357-8243 or 954-357-7363.
