Historical Marker Unveiling Honors Victims of Racial Violence
Sat, Feb 24
|Sarasota
In collaboration with the Equal Justice Initiative, Manasota Remembers unveiled a Historical Marker commemorating the six documented victims of racial violence in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Time & Location
Feb 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA
About the event
On February 24, 2024, in collaboration with the Equal Justice Initiative, Manasota Remembers unveiled a Historical Marker commemorating the six documented victims of racial violence in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The dedication ceremony took place at the Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota.
The Marker serves not only to honor these individuals but also to recognize all those who have suffered racial terror throughout Southwest Florida and across the United States. This solemn event highlighted the ongoing commitment to remembering the past and fostering racial justice in the community.
Attendees gathered to pay tribute, reflect on the legacy of racial violence, and reaffirm the importance of justice and reconciliation.