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Who is guarding Black culture? Seeking keepers in Tallahassee

a girl playing in front of an image of MLK on a wall

The racial and social justice movements over the past several years are being met with blow back. Recently, Florida has been at the forefront of a growing push to downplay or gloss over the history and stories of Black Americans. Now, Black historians, academics and activists are fighting back in an effort to protect and preserve their stories.

<a href="https://twitter.com/Regan_McCarthy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @Regan_McCarthy</a><br/><br/> Regan McCarthy covers healthcare and government in Tallahassee, Florida. She is the Assistant News Director for WFSU Public Media. <br/><br/> Phone: (850) 645-6090 | <a href="mailto:rmccarthy@fsu.edu">rmccarthy@fsu.edu</a> <br/><br/> Find <a href="https://news.wfsu.org/people/regan-mccarthy">complete bio, contact info, and more stories</a> here.