Black History Tours

Northeast Florida in Turmoil: 1784 – 1821

howardlewis — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:45:31 +0000

The year was 1784. Don Vicente Manuel de Zespedes y Velasco, with 500 troops and several hundred governmental employees arrive at the administrative capitol of East Florida at St. Augustine. East Florida proved to be a depopulated Province following the British exodus.

Africans Aid in St. Augustine Survival and Growth

howardlewis — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:18:00 +0000

3 Share At the conclusion of the first article in this series, St. Augustine, named after an African, had survived to 1573. In this second article of the series, exclusive to Examiner.com, the Spanish establish an even firmer foothold on the North American continent. They were blessed without English or French interference for several years... [Continue Reading]

This is Where African-American History Begins

howardlewis — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:04:59 +0000

When I was in school, I was told the first Africans to arrive in what is now the USA were brought to Jamestown, VA, in 1619 aboard a Dutch ship (as indentured servants or slaves). Almost half a century later, I discovered the truth. When Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles sailed into the bay located... [Continue Reading]

Highway to the Interior: Activity on the St. Johns River

howardlewis — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:42:59 +0000

Following the 7 Years War, the Treaty of Paris was signed, and upon its ratification, returned Cuba to Spain, and gave Florida to the English. This began a 20-year British Colonial Period in Florida during which Black history continued. When the Spanish finally removed from Florida to Cuba in 1763 with Africans in tow, they... [Continue Reading]

American Sr. High students participate in Educational Model for Tours

howardlewis — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:05:09 +0000

Students from American Sr. High, Hialeah, FL, included St. Augustine in their tour of North Florida on the occasion of their visit to the FAMU Rattler Homecoming. After spending Saturday night (Oct. at the fabulous Wyndham Riverwalk Resort on the South Bank, Jacksonville, the 39 students and 7 chaperones led by Director of Bands, Glenn... [Continue Reading]

MLK Parade Participants – St. Petersburg Florida

sherryhanshaw — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:18:12 +0000

BHT is the official tour and travel company of the MLK National Parade in St. Petersburg, Florida. Book your travel now! VIEW MLK PARADE DETAILS Below we present you with a sample MLK Parade itinerary: 2 day /1 night – to participate in MLK Parade Day 1 Depart roundtrip one deluxe to St. Petersburg, FL... [Continue Reading]

Stetson Kennedy Memorial update

howardlewis — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:47:07 +0000

This is to serve as an update to my previous Blog. According to Stetson’s wife, Sandra Parks, the Program on the day (Oct. 1) will include: a Memorial service; Entertainment (no open mic); an exhibition of Stetson Kennedy’s Awards; Portions of the upcoming documentary film from Civic Media Center, “BRIDGES ACROSS BORDERS”; Exhibits of organizations... [Continue Reading]

FSU MBA Program

howardlewis — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:07:23 +0000

Old City Seminole Club Members and Ambassadors Dear Seminole Clubs, My name is Sophie Parkinson. I am with the Florida State University College of Business MBA Ambassadors. We would like pass information to your club concerning the FSU MBA Program. The College of Business is hosting an MBA Meet and Greet on October 15, 2011... [Continue Reading]

RE Alpha Phi Alpha dedication of MLK Memorial

howardlewis — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:38:23 +0000

I get a sense of continuance...

Courage, bravery, and heroism: Stetson Kennedy

howardlewis — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:27:35 +0000

NAACP Youth Council leader said Kennedy warned police of impending attack.