Events Calendar

In local communities across Florida, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of Sunshine State residents and visitors alike. Florida Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through Community Project Grants, Florida Talks, Museum on Main Street, and more.

Alert: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.

Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

The Destruction of Rosewood

February 23, 2020 @ 2:00 pm

Rosewood, Florida Massacre in 1923.

A critical analysis of Rosewood, a predominantly black community destroyed in 1923 during a racially motivated attack, and other majority-black cities in Florida within the context of group economics and how that tradition among African Americans was destroyed.

Dr. Vincent Adejumo is currently a fulltime lecturer in the African American Studies program at UF teaching Intro to African American Studies, The Wire, Mentoring At-Risk Youth, Black Wall Street, and Black Masculinity.

This event is funded by Florida Humanities’ Florida Talks program in partnership with the Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center.

Event Details

Event Date/time:

February 23, 2020 @ 2:00 pm -
February 23, 2020 @ 2:00 pm

Other

Presenter Information:
Vincent Adejumo, Scholar
Event Fee:
Free

Event Contact:

Elizabeth Bird
Phone:
813-545-1913
Email:
ebird@usf.edu

Event Venue:

Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center
1101 E. River Cove St.
Tampa, FL 33604 United States
+ Google Map

has been added to the cart. View Cart