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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 of 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.
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, and EWLI for their continued support!
Want to help us continue our mission of remembering, recognizing, and honoring the heroes and 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! Phase III, the final markers of the Freedom Trail, will be unveiled on July 2, 2009. We are always looking for new members, volunteers, and sponsors.
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3RD ANNUAL FREEDOM
TRAIL LUNCHEON
On July 2nd, 2009, ACCORD will unveil Phase III of the Freedom Trail. The Luncheon will be held at the Casa Monica Hotel, guest speaker Attorney Willie Gary and special guest NAACP's Leon Russell. Luncheon information
Hotel Lodging information
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
2ND TRAIN THE TRAINER WORKSHOP
ACCORD held its 2nd Train the Trainer Workshop on the Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine for St. Johns County teachers on February 13, 2009. For more information please click:
March Newsletter
FLORIDA TASK FORCE ON AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
ACCORD gave a private Freedom Trail Tour to members of the State of Florida Task Force on African American History on September 19, 2008. Visit Task Force Website for more information.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Gwendolyn Duncan, Pres. ACCORD
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
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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