These crucial moments ignited a series of impactful events\, including marches\, arrests\, and intense confrontation s between protesters and law enforcement. Dr. J. Michael Butler\, professo r of history at Flagler College\, will unveil the intricate dynamics betwe en local and national objectives\, offering a deeper understanding of thei r interplay. \;
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\nJ. Michael Butler\, a historian spec ializing in 20th century Southern Cultural History and the Civil Rights mo vement\, holds a B.A. in History from Spring Hill College\, where he gradu ated Magna Cum Laude as a President's Scholar. He earned his Master's and Doctorate from the University of Mississippi\, learning from esteemed auth orities in the field. Dr. Butler taught at South Georgia College before jo ining Flagler College in 2008\, where he designed courses on Southern Hist ory\, African American History\, Cultural History\, and the Florida Civil Rights Movement. His scholarly work has been featured in prestigious publi cations\, including The Journal of American Studies\, The Journal of South ern History\, The Florida Historical Quarterly\, and Southern Cultures. Hi s book\, "Beyond Integration: The Black Freedom Struggle in Escambia Count y\, Florida\, 1960-1980\," won a 2017 Florida Book Award. Dr. Butler has e ngaged with numerous teacher and community groups\, discussing the relevan ce of history in the ongoing pursuit of racial justice. His current projec t explores the St. Augustine Confederate obelisk and its construction\, me aning\, and eventual removal\, influenced by his involvement with the city 's Monument Contextualization Committee in 2019.
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The Scholars Speaker Series\, deve loped in celebration of the library&rsquo\;s 50th Anniversary\, focuses on challenging issues facing Broward County. By leveraging the library's exp ertise and collaborating with humanities scholars\, subject matter experts \, and community organizations\, the library aims to create an engaging an d inclusive set of events that embrace diverse perspectives\, honor herita ge\, and strive for equality\, justice\, and empowerment.
\nFund ing for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, fin dings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program\, do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowmen t for the Humanities.
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