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The 40th Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (ACCORD) since its inception in 2003 has sponsored many events to bring recognition and honor to the many Heroes and Sheroes of the Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine, Florida. Our mission is to remember, recognize, and honor all of those who risked their lives to attain civil rights for all and celebrate St. Augustine’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The ACCORD Freedom Trail is our next step in accomplishing this mission. Phase I of the ACCORD Freedom Trail presented by the Northrop Grumman Corporation unveiled the first 10 markers where significant civil rights history had taken place in the Ancient City. We aim to increase community awareness with the unveilling of Phase II and III in the near future. With the aid of our Senior Advisors, Dr. R B Hayling and Attorney Dan R. Warren , we will continue to move forward. Previous Events The 40th ACCORD, Inc has collaborated with several organizations locally and nationally to present to the public the history of the civil rights movement in St. Augustine, FL. These events drew audiences from all over; who were interested in hearing the untold and well-kept secrets of the city’s past, including the honoring of key demonstrators by Governor Jeb Bush. The organization developed and distributed Commemorative booklets and programs nationwide. In addition, the National Library of Congress archived the 2004 City-Wide Anniversary Celebration’s Commemorative booklet in Washington D.C. 40th ACCORD, Inc. events draw many citizens from the local community, local media and newspaper personnel. Events sponsored by 40th ACCORD receive recognition and are attended by the following dignitaries: Governor Jeb Bush, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, State Representative Tony Hill, George Gardner, Commissioner and Former Mayor of St. Augustine, Joseph Joiner, Superintendent of St. Johns County Schools, Tommy Ford, Actor from sitcom “Martin”, Paul Jerome, Editor of FLAVOUR Magazine, Mr. Richard Burton, Sr., NAACP National Board Member, among others. Several of these events are listed below: 2003 ~ Dr. Robert B. Hayling Street Re-naming Ceremony from Scott Street to Dr. Robert B. Hayling Place, June 2003 2004 ~ Historical Display at the St. Johns County Main Public Library during Black History Month, February 2004 ~ 40th ACCORD Poster Contest in SJC Schools by Shirley Bryce, April - May 2004 ~ 1st Annual Black & White Gala Fundraiser at St. Augustine Art Association Building, Music by the Oceansiders, May 2004 ~ St. Augustine Four Recognition & Appreciation Ceremony, First Baptist Church, Pastor Michael McConnell, May 2004 ~ Reconciliation Service at First United Methodist Church, King St., by Pastor Patrick Turner-Sharpton, June 2004 ~ Presentation and Book Signing by Deric Gilliard, Author, “Living in the Shadows of a Legend: Unsung Heroes & Sheroes Who Marched With Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Bishop Baker Center & Willie Galimore Community Center, June 2004 ~ Clennon King’s Documentary Film, “Slave Market Diary” shown at Bishop Baker Center and the Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church, June 2004 2005 ~ Recognition Service honoring Rev. Thomas A. Wright, Rev. Thomas B. DeSue, and the Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, St. Paul A.M.E., January 2005 ~ Remembering, Recognizing, & Honoring Lawyers Alvin Bronstein & Ralph Temple, Civil Rights Lawyers who defended, in the courts, Pro-Bono, civil rights demonstrators, March 2005 ~ Special Civil Rights Cancellation Ceremony, celebrating the release of 10 National Civil Rights Stamps & Demonstrators of the Civil Rights Movement, co-sponsored by USPS, at the St. Augustine Postal Service, August 2005 2006 ~ Courageous Women of Colors Recognition Service at the Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Keynote speaker was Miss Dora E. McDonald personal secretary, aide, confidante`, and family friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Charles Allen Lingo, guest speaker, white gentleman who was arrested along with other Black Demonstrators in 1964 when then owner, James “Jimmy” Brock poured acid in the Monson Pool. This was the 38th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King. April, 2006 ~ 40th ACCORD, Inc. Historic Preservation Tour of Civil Rights Landmarks on the RED Sightseeing Train with David Nolan, Historian. May 2006 ~ 40th ACCORD G.I.R.L.S.’s Summer Program coordinated by Dalonja Duncan June – July 2006 ~ Unveiling of New Neighborhood Park Sign In Remembrance of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Henry & Katherine Twine. Sponsored by ACCORD, Inc. Northrop Grumman and the City of St. Augustine January, 28, 2007 ~ Fountain of Youth Timeline for the 442nd Birthday Celebration of St. Augustine, September 1, 2007 2008 ~ Freedom Trail Historic Civil Rights Landmark Tours with Historian David Nolan January 19 & February 16, 2008 ~ Attorney Dan Warren, author of "If It Takes All Summer," Book Signing & Reception St. Paul AME Church March 8, 2008 ~ Participation in the 1st Annual West Augustine Easter Parade March 23, 2008 ~ Remembrance Service in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King on the 40th Anniversary of his death, April 4, 2008 |