History

Bessie Coleman. Photo: George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images Bessie Coleman’s extraordinary life story is a testament to the power of resilience, courage and unyielding determination. As the first African American and (self-identified) Native American woman to hold a pilot’s license, Coleman shattered racial and gender barriers in the early 20th century, emerging not only as […]

Sallye Mathis. Photo: Duval County Public Schools. As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, it is vital to honor the stories of women who have played critical roles in shaping a more equitable society. One such remarkable woman is Sallye B. Mathis, whose dedication and resilience have left an indelible mark on

by Adrienne Burke, AICP, and Ennis Davis, AICP* *excerpt from an article first published in The Jaxson magazine Grace Mann Bell, born in 1880, was the daughter of prominent 19th century Florida politician, Austin Mann, and sister to May Mann Jennings, wife of Florida Governor William Sherman Jennings, and a political activist in her own

Tallahassee, Fla. November 30, 2023 – In its second 11 to Save Grant Fund cycle, the Florida Trust awarded $5,000 to Mt. Olive AME Church in Jacksonville, marking a significant step in preserving Florida’s historical landmarks. Founded in 1887, the Mount Olive A.M.E. Church was built in 1922 and was one of the most significant