Tony Proctor sold his 185 acres in 1824 for $185. The deed, which Proctor signed with his mark, can be viewed and read in the online exhibit. Elias Gould purchased Proctor s land and would transfer ownership later.
Edinburg held onto his land until 1831, when he sold his 100 acres to John Hanson for $234. Edinburg too signed the deed transferring his property with his mark. At this time, there many documents were signed with a mark whether by free Blacks, or whites. Many women also had not been taught to read or write and signed with marks.
Proctor may not have known how to sign his name, but his knowledge of Indian languages made him invaluable. In Proctor s paperwork for the land grant, the governor of Spanish East Florida wrote of Proctor s service as a translator as well as a homesteader.
A relatively new church plans to hold weekly worship services in an Oklahoma City movie theater.
Freedom Worship, led by the Rev. Rickey M. Thomas II and his wife, Brittany Carter-Thomas, will host grand opening services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at Cinemark Tinseltown, 6001 N Martin Luther King Ave. Those who attend the church's grand opening celebration will be treated to free food from Midwest City-based Brielle's Bistro.
The Thomases, who describe their church as nondenominational, began hosting virtual worship services in the fall of 2020. Rickey, 26, said they consider their new in-person worship services as "portable church" gatherings.
"We move in on Sunday and we move out on Sunday," he said.
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Featured artist Renee Cox
The Boca Raton Museum of Art Commemorates Black History Month: Powerful Art for Online Viewing and an Educational Webinar about the Painful History of Racism in Florida
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Watch the video tour of both their artworks at: youtu.be/7IiDCS4L5kk
The Boca Raton Museum of Art s online initiatives have become a mainstay for art lovers to enjoy from the comfort and safety of their homes during the pandemic.
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New for Black History Month:
Virtual art to enjoy online by Renee Cox and Benjamin Patterson. Their compelling works are currently on view at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
Robert H. Johnson, Jr. Robert H. Johnson, Jr. joined Boise Cascade as the company's first diversity & inclusion director, reporting to the CEO. He brings over two decades of experience leading business and culture transformation for major brands, including Owens Corning, Sam's Club, Bank of America and Capitol One. Johnson is a graduate of Florida Memorial University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In 2018, he completed the Certificate in Leadership program at Southern Methodist University and in 2020 became a certified Life Coach. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.