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SUMMARY:Celebrating Freedom: The 20th of May Oral History Project
LOCATION:African American Research Library and Cultural Center\nAfrican Am
 erican Research Library and Cultural Center
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DESCRIPTION:AARLCC invites local residents to participate in oral history 
 recording sessions dedicated to The 20th of May—Florida’s Em
 ancipation Day on May 20-21\, 2025..\nhttps://broward.libnet.info/event/13
 127253
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join us in preserving history by sharing y
 our story! The African American Research Library and Cultural Center and B
 roward County Library's Special Collection Division invite local residents
  to participate in oral history recording sessions dedicated to&nbsp\;The 
 20th of May&mdash\;Florida&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;Emancipation&nbsp\;Day on May 20
 -21\, 2025. Whether you have personal memories of celebrating this histori
 c occasion\, stories passed down through generations\, or insights into it
 s significance\, your voice is vital in keeping this legacy alive.</p>\n<p
 >On May 20\, 1865\, enslaved people in Florida learned of their freedom&md
 ash\;two years after the&nbsp\;Emancipation&nbsp\;Proclamation and one mon
 th after the conclusion of the US Civil War. For generations\, communities
  across the state have commemorated this day with parades\, music\, and re
 flection. We want to hear from you if you or your family have traditions t
 ied to this important milestone.</p>\n<p>These recordings will become part
  of AARLCC's permanent archive\, ensuring that the voices and experiences 
 of those who honor Florida&rsquo\;s&nbsp\;Emancipation&nbsp\;Day are prese
 rved for future generations. Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to contrib
 ute to history!</p>\n<p>Interested in sharing your story?&nbsp\;Contact us
  at aarlcc@broward.org or call 954-357-6149 to schedule a session.</p>\nht
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