The Other Book: Black History in Alachua County at Historic Haile Homestead

Historic Haile Homestead 8500 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover untold stories of Alachua County’s history with the Black History in Alachua County Lecture Series. Before schools were integrated, Black teachers taught from two books; the official government sanctioned books and “the Other Book,” from other texts, written by Black authors about the realities of the Black experience. This...

Free

The Other Book: Black History in Alachua County

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Before schools were integrated, Black teachers taught from two books; the official government sanctioned books and from other texts, written by Black authors about the realities of the Black experience. It was referred to as “the Other Book.” In the current political climate of book banning and “white washing,” this...

Free

Lanard Perry and Friends Host “When Gospel Meets Jazz”

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Share a truly unique musical evening at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center as musical styles combine. Enjoy live gospel and jazz music from the The Williams Park Singers, Lanard Perry and the "When Gospel Meets Jazz" band and special guests. Light refreshments provided. This event supports the work...

$35 – $45