Faith in Florida

Say it loud. Say it proud...Black History is History! Faith in Florida has created its own Black History curriculum. We are taking our history and education back into our own hands. Join the movement and sign up your congregation: bit.ly/TeachBlack #blackhistoryishistory

Join Us tomorrow at 12:30PM and help us protect Democracy! 💜 #faithinflorida #raiseyourvoice #onevoice #florida #newportrichey #legislativesession

“It’s Election Day New Port Richey call your friends and neighbors get out and vote your city your choice.” 💜 #faithinflorida #wewillvote #raiseyourvoice #onevoice #florida #newportrichey #soulstothepolls #souls2polls

This session is a space to hear your concerns, share updates, and work together to make our community a safe and beloved community for all people. 💜 #faithinflorida #raiseyourvoice #onevoice #florida #treasurecoast #education

🚀 Únete hoy al movimiento DOCE: 💜 bit.ly/fifdoce Vamos a construir un futuro donde la justicia y la equidad sean la norma, no la excepción. #faithinflorida #levantatuvoz #unavoz #florida

This small monthly contribution will help #DemandJustice, #OrganizeTogether, #CreateChange, and #EmpowerEachOther in ways that will transform Florida. 💜 bit.ly/fifdoce #faithinflorida #raiseyourvoice #onevoice #florida #donate #give

Mae Jemison, the first African American woman who orbited into space aboard the shuttle Endeavour. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations". #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

She was just 6 years old when she became the first African American student to attend William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana at the height of desegregation. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

"I refuse to believe there is more evil out there than good. There's more good. We just have to stand up". #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

“Because I'm a Black woman, everyone thinks I should sing the Blues. But I have nothing to be blue about." #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

Riperton perfected the singing technique (whistle register) years before Mariah Carey & was best known for her five-octave vocal range. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

Murdeedr in 1932 when an unknown person came to her asking for help for his sick brother. Later found shot to death on the side of the road, miles from her home. Her death remains unsolved to this day. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryeveryday

A pioneer in law, Jane Bolin was the first Black woman to attend Yale Law School in 1931. In 1939, she became the first Black female judge in the United States. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

“Those gains we have made were never graciously and generously granted. We have had to fight every inch of the way — in the face of sometimes insufferable humiliations.” #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

Parks was the first African American photographer on the staff of Life magazine, and later helped found Essence. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

"I picked up a camera because it was my choice of weapon against what I hated most about the universe". #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

Throughout her athletic career, she won 25 national titles—10 of which were in the high jump. A National Track-and-Field Hall of Famer in 1975 and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Famer in 2004. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

"To be a champion, you got to have determination, you've got to have guts; you have to train and let nothin' come between you and what you want, that goal you want to reach." #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

Today, Brooks is considered to be one of the most revered poets of the 20th century. #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday

"We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond". #blackexcellence #blackcommunity #blackhistory365 #blackpowermovement #blackhistoryeveryday