Upcoming Events at Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
Fri Sep 20, 6:00 PM - Fri Sep 20, 8:00 PM
Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Community: Westside
Description
Despite its reputation as the “Sunshine State” and a tourist destination, Florida harbors a lengthy and painful history of racial violence. Dr. Tameka Hobbs, Associate Provost and Associate Professor of History at Florida Memorial University will examine the history of
Event Details
Despite its reputation as the “Sunshine State” and a tourist destination, Florida harbors a lengthy and painful history of racial violence. Dr. Tameka Hobbs, Associate Provost and Associate Professor of History at Florida Memorial University will examine the history of lynching and racial violence in Florida. She will also discuss the role of Harry T. Moore, a strong opponent to lynching who was in favor of civil rights for African Americans. Dr. Hobbs is researcher, consultant and the author of Democracy Abroad, Lynching at Home: Racial Violence in Florida.
This program is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to tour the Legacy of Lynching exhibit from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. Spots are limited, please RSVP.
This program is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to tour the Legacy of Lynching exhibit from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The talk starts at 6:30 p.m. Spots are limited, please RSVP.
