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The 40th Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (40th ACCORD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2003 and incorporated in 2004. Our Mission is "Remembering, Recognizing, and Honoring all those who risked their lives to attain civil rights for all and celebrating St. Augustine's pivotal role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964." We are excited to introduce the 30 markers on the Freedom Trail Project presented by The Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Brochures for the Freedom Trail's self-guided
tour are available at the St. Augustine Visitor Information
Center in Downtown, St. Augustine, Florida.
ACCORD would like to extend our gratitude to The Northrop Grumman Corporation, Beth Levenbach, The Ripleys "Red" Sightseeing Train, United Way of SJC, Photographer Shirley Williams-Galvin, the St. Augustine RECORD, St. Paul AME Church, American Legion Post 194, The First Baptist Church, Rev. Michael McConnell, Pastor, and EWLI for their continued support!
Want to help us continue our mission of remembering,
recognizing, and honoring the heroes of the Civil
Rights Movement of St. Augustine? For more information on how
you, your business, or your organization can get involved, send
us an email
today! We are always looking for new members, volunteers,
and sponsors. Please check the ACCORD Calendar for meeting dates
and times. All our welcome!
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FLAGLER COLLEGE
TO HOST SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY BY ANDREW YOUNG PRESENTS
On February 9th, 2010 @ 7 PM the Screening of "Crossing in St. Augustine" by Andrew Young Presents will be shown at the Flagler College Auditorium. According to Flagler College, doors will open one hour before the show and tickets will be handed out until seats are no longer available. This is a, "must see film". Click HERE for more information.
ANDREW YOUNG
PRESENTS"CROSSING in ST.AUGUSTINE"
will be airing across the Nation during Dr. King's Holiday Celebration. Click HERE for more information.
R.
R.B. HAYLING'S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
ACCORD
celebrated the 80th Birthday of "The Father of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964." View a Special Edition Newsletter about
Dr. Hayling's Birthday Here.
ACCORD
GRANTED PERMISSION TO USE VINTAGE PHOTOS BY FRANK MURRAY
AP
Reporter Frank Murray took picktures with his own camera during
the Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine in 1964. Click
Here to see Frank Murray's Photo Collection.
3RD
ANNUAL FREEDOM
TRAIL LUNCHEON
On July 2nd, 2009, ACCORD unveiled Phase III of the Freedom Trail. The Luncheon was held at the Casa Monica Hotel, Keynote speaker was Attorney Willie Gary and guest speaker NAACP's Mr. Leon Russell. For more info click on Launch Celebration to the left or July 2009 Newsletter.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Gwendolyn Duncan, Pres.
Priscilla Duncan, Co-Chair
David Nolan, Historian & Co-Chair
Shirley Bryce, M.Ed
Gail Burnick
Commander Septimus Connor,
American Legion Post 194
Dalonja Duncan, M.Ed.
Elizabeth Duncan, Graphic & Web
Attorney Gennusa, Advisor
Dr. Robert B. Hayling, Advisor
Carrie Johnson
Edwina Russell, Advisor
Barbara Smith, Sec. ACCORD
Cora Tyson, VP ACCORD
Greg White, Post 194
Marilyn Wiles, EWLI
Audrey Willis, Treas. ACCORD
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