Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

from Florida Humanities Council

Today, Florida Humanities is reflecting on the important connection between the iconic civil rights leader and the state of Florida — particulary St. Augustine. The historic city, referred to by Dr. King as "small Birmingham," played a major part in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1964, the campaign to end racial discrimination in St. Augustine culminated with non-violent demonstrations of nightly marches, sit-ins, wade-ins and swim-ins that garnered national media attention.

Florida Humanities has resources and programs that tell this important chapter of Florida history that you can explore today and beyond:

• Florida Stories walking tour app includes a fascinating tour of Lincolnville, the St. Augustine African-American community that was the epicenter for the movement.

• As part of Florida Humanities’ Speakers Bureau, J. Michael Butler, Kenan Distringuished Professor of History at Flagler College, offers the riveting presentation, The Magnificent Drama: Martin Luther King in St. Augustine

• FORUM Magazine's Winter 1994/1995 issue about the civil rights era in Florida includes the in-depth feature article, St. Augustine 1964: All Eyes on Florida (page 22).

"As we continue to push forward to realize Dr. King's dream, we must also stay informed of the stories of our past as a way to fuel motivation, inspire action and influence change for the future." 

Tap the buttons below to enjoy a humanities-rich King Holiday!

LISTEN to a recorded walking tour of Lincolnville, an historic African-American community

WATCH a recorded presentation of The Magnificent Drama: Martin Luther King in St. Augustine

READ from Forum Magazine St. Augustine 1964: All Eyes on Florida