Florida State University’s Civil Rights Institute Director Ted Ellis gave the keynote address at the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s annual African American History Celebration on Wednesday, February 21.
The U.S. Attorney’s office has hosted a Black History Program every year for the past 15 years as a part of its Diversity Committee.
This year’s theme was “African Americans and the Arts,” which focused on visual literacy and the preservation of African American history and culture through art.
In attendance were also students and faculty from the R. Frank Nims Middle School Academy of Legal Studies and members of the Elevate Church of Tallahassee.
“The event at the US Attorney’s Office on February 21st was a resounding success, with engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful interactions among attendees,” Ellis said. “The relationship with the US Attorney’s Office was strengthened through collaborative efforts to promote civil rights education and awareness, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership aimed at advancing justice and equality in our communities.”
Florida State’s Civil Rights Institute commemorates, celebrates, and studies the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to promote justice and equality for all.
“The Civil Rights Institute at FSU focuses on the Civil Rights Movement and the role that the State of Florida played in it,” Ellis said. “We want to provide educational outreach programs, including school visits, presentations, and workshops.”
To learn more about the CRI and get involved, visit coss.fsu.edu/cri.