Tallahassee Black History

Issue #199: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 10: Growing Apathy

The 1970s end with a whimper

Sep 30, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #190: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 9: James Ford Re-Elected and the Klan march in Tallahassee

A quiet election and very intense march

Jul 20, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #189: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 8: The Disrespect shown to Harold Knowles

When being a lawyer isn't enough

Jul 15, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #186: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 7: Tensions and the end of "Old Tallahassee"

Tensions, tensions, tensions

Jun 23, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #184: Tallahassee Series Supplemental: James Ford's Balancing Act

Also lets talk ballot design

Jun 14, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #175: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 6: Rosa Houston vs The Establishment

A crowded race gets nasty at the end

May 2, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #173: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 5: Rosa Houston in 1973

Advocating for a progressive government

Apr 26, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #169: Tallahassee Series Supplemental: Leon Politics in the 1970s

Advancements and setbacks

Apr 15, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #162: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 4: The Activism of Jean Chaudhuri

Today is Part 4 of my series on racial representation in Tallahassee.

Mar 14, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #159: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 3: The Election of James Ford

Modern Tallahassee's First Black Commissioner

Mar 1, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #158: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 2: A City in the Civil Rights Era

The 1960s in Tallahassee

Feb 28, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

Issue #157: Black Representation in Tallahassee Part 1: The Reverend vs the Segregationist

Racial politics in Florida's capital city

Feb 26, 2024 • Matthew Isbell - MCIMAPS

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