Juneteenth 2024 Recap
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Juneteenth 2024 Recap

Juneteenth 2024 was highlighted by a luncheon hosted by the LMCC at the St. Augustine Renaissance Hotel on June 15th that included music, history, and great food. This was a part of the 60th Anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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The Freedom to Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces

The Freedom to Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces

“The Freedom To Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces” was a conference held in St. Augustine, Florida to bring together all kinds of educators to share perspectives on teaching difficult topics in the classroom. The overall goal of the conference was to find common ground and build bridges between different constituencies, share best practices of educating, outline common tasks, and develop solutions for teaching complicated themes.

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Commemorating Jackie Robinson Day!
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Commemorating Jackie Robinson Day!

On April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson made his historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color line in Major League Baseball. He also was a strong a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement, and spread his support right here in St. Augustine.

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