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Wall of murals in Eatonville

Orlando Celebrates African American History in February and All Year Long

By Beth Bell & Nate Shelton on Jan. 16, 2023

Explore African American influence and culture throughout Orlando during Black History Month on your next visit, including Historic Eatonville (pictured)…

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Influencer Katrina Dandridge visits Wells’Built Museum

A Day of Historical Vibes & Black Pride, Part 2: Downtown Orlando’s Wells’Built Museum

By Katrina Dandridge (Guest Blogger) on Feb. 08, 2022

In the second of a two-part series, Instagram influencer Katrina Dandridge visits downtown Orlando’s Wells’Built Museum of African American History & Culture (pictured) with Florida state Rep. Geraldine Thompson…

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Influencer Katrina Dandridge visits Hannibal Square Heritage Center

A Day of Historical Vibes & Black Pride, Part 1: Winter Park’s Hannibal Square Heritage Center

By Katrina Dandridge (Guest Blogger) on Feb. 01, 2022

In the first of a two-part series exploring Orlando’s influential African American presence, Instagram influencer Katrina Dandridge visits the Hannibal Square Heritage Center (pictured) in Winter Park…

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