Renovate Historic Stanton
Tax deductible
HISTORIC STANTON, INC.
A cultural facility to inspire, educate and empower future generations
http://historicstanton.org
Please join us in making a difference and preserving African American history by donating to Historic Stanton, Inc. Birthplace of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. We are raising money to renovate the former school building into a mixed-use facility with community cultural center. Historic Stanton, Inc. is a federally designated 501(c)(3). Any donation is tax-deductible and will help make an impact.
This building is significant to African American History and with your help, we will preserve it for future generations to enjoy.
John Rosamond Johnson
Outstanding Stanton Legacies
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first written as a poem created by James Weldon Johnson, it was performed for the first time by 500 school children in celebration of President Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900, in Jacksonville, FL. On this day, Stanton School was expecting a special visitor: Booker T. Washington. Dr. Washington came to Jacksonville, FL ( Tuskegee Institute Founder), to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with Johnson, according to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Johnson taught “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to 500 students so they could recite it as an introduction for Booker T. Washington.
The poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, and soon adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as its official song. Today “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is one of the most cherished songs of the African American Civil Rights Movement and is often referred to as the Black National Anthem.
Today and Future
There are years of neglect that will need to be evaluated and corrected. Right now the building is condemned and we believe it will take minimally $10 million to complete our renovations so this is one of many fundraisers. To see our vision view www.historicstanton.org/3d-virtual-walkthrough.html
No amount is too small or great. Thank you in advance for your contribution with your help we will succeed in restoring this building and preserving the history for future generations.
A cultural facility to inspire, educate and empower future generations
http://historicstanton.org
Please join us in making a difference and preserving African American history by donating to Historic Stanton, Inc. Birthplace of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. We are raising money to renovate the former school building into a mixed-use facility with community cultural center. Historic Stanton, Inc. is a federally designated 501(c)(3). Any donation is tax-deductible and will help make an impact.
This building is significant to African American History and with your help, we will preserve it for future generations to enjoy.
John Rosamond JohnsonOutstanding Stanton Legacies
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first written as a poem created by James Weldon Johnson, it was performed for the first time by 500 school children in celebration of President Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900, in Jacksonville, FL. On this day, Stanton School was expecting a special visitor: Booker T. Washington. Dr. Washington came to Jacksonville, FL ( Tuskegee Institute Founder), to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with Johnson, according to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Johnson taught “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to 500 students so they could recite it as an introduction for Booker T. Washington.
The poem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, and soon adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as its official song. Today “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is one of the most cherished songs of the African American Civil Rights Movement and is often referred to as the Black National Anthem.
Today and Future
There are years of neglect that will need to be evaluated and corrected. Right now the building is condemned and we believe it will take minimally $10 million to complete our renovations so this is one of many fundraisers. To see our vision view www.historicstanton.org/3d-virtual-walkthrough.html
No amount is too small or great. Thank you in advance for your contribution with your help we will succeed in restoring this building and preserving the history for future generations.
Fundraising team: BLUE DEVILS (5)
Brenda Frinks
Organizer
Jacksonville, FL
Historic Stanton, Inc.
Beneficiary
Mamie Davis
Team member
Javan Frinks
Team member
Jolita Wainwright
Team member
Kimberly Miller
Team member