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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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DR. 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. MEET AND GREET AMB. ANDREW YOUNG ACCORD, Inc. and the First Baptist Church, Rev. Michael McConnell, Pastor, hosted a Meet & Greet Reception on October 21, 2009 with Ambassador Andrew Young. Click Here for Story. Also Click Andrew Young Presents More info: Nov Newsletter HBO VISITS ST. AUGUSTINE HBO Correspondent Mary Carillo Interviewed Mr. J.T. Johnson (SCLC) and Attorney Warren for a segment that aired on HBO Real Sports w/ Bryant Gumbel. For more information, click on the PRESS RELEASE or download September 2009 Newsletter: Here 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. DAVID NOLAN RECEIVES THE GOVERNOR'S POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD Governor Crist recognized David Nolan as the Governor's Points of Light Award winner in honor of Black History Month. For more info please click: Here COMMITTEE MEMBERS Gwendolyn Duncan, Pres. Priscilla Duncan, Co-Chair Shirley Bryce, M.Ed Gail Burnick Commander Septimus Connor, American Legion Post 194 Dalonja Duncan, M.Ed. Elizabeth Duncan, Graphic & Web 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 |