Tag: Historical Commemoration
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St. Augustine Reflects on Monson Motor Lodge Civil Rights Protest
St. Augustine, FL – June 18 marks a significant milestone in civil rights history as St. Augustine reflects on the 60th anniversary of the infamous incident at the Monson Motor Lodge. This event saw the hotel manager pour acid into a pool occupied by African American civil rights activists who were advocating for desegregation. Today,…
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Juneteenth Flag Raised at Colorado Capitol
DENVER — In commemoration of Juneteenth, the Colorado Capitol has added a new flag alongside the American and Colorado flags. Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and other state officials raised the official Juneteenth flag on Tuesday, marking the third anniversary of Juneteenth as a state holiday in Colorado. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June…
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St. Augustine Marks 60 Years Since Monson Motor Lodge Protest
Today marks a significant milestone in civil rights history as St. Augustine, Florida, commemorates the 60th anniversary of a pivotal event at the former Monson Motor Lodge. This site, now home to the Hilton Historic Bayfront, was once a focal point of racial segregation and resistance during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Historical…
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Juneteenth Flag Raised at Colorado Capitol
DENVER — On June 19, 2024, marking the third anniversary of Juneteenth as a state holiday in Colorado, Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera and state legislators raised the Juneteenth flag alongside the American and Colorado flags at the Colorado Capitol. Symbolism of the Juneteenth Flag The Juneteenth flag, created by Ben Haith in 1997 and brought…
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New Forever Stamp Honors Underground Railroad Activist
An Indiana woman receives recognition for aiding enslaved individuals’ journey to freedom. Honoring Catharine Coffin’s Legacy The U.S. Postal Service introduces a new Forever stamp featuring Catharine Coffin, an anti-slavery activist renowned for her pivotal role in guiding thousands to freedom through the Underground Railroad. This initiative, led by the Indiana State Museum and Historic…
