BLACK TOWN EATONVILLE WINS AGAINST DEVELOPER

Freed enslaved Africans established the town of Eatonville on 15 August 1887. The Florida municipality is one of the earliest self-governing Black towns in the United States. It embodies the spirit of Black resilience and freedom, having emerged from the shadows of slavery to foster a vibrant community of landowners, educators, and leaders. 

However, in 2023, Eatonville residents waged a struggle to prevent land appropriated for educational purposes from being sold to a private developer.

What came of their struggle? Watch and find out.