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Training bright, youthful thinkers & #doers, the #Moton1951 way. Va's #BrownvBd Nat'l Historic Landmark. Visit to learn. #MotonLessons

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Today marks 60 years since RFK's visit to Prince Edward County, spotlighting the Free Schools' opening in 1963. These schools countered the "unnatural and unsatisfactory" school closures, embodying Kennedy's commitment to education.

Today marks 60 years since RFK's  visit to Prince Edward County, spotlighting the Free Schools' opening in 1963. These schools countered the "unnatural and unsatisfactory" school closures, embodying Kennedy's commitment to education.
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🌟 It's Preservation Month Join #MotonMuseum as we protect key civil rights stories. πŸ“šβœ¨ πŸ” Focusing on the 1954 Graduation Composite & Moton High memorabilia. 🀝 Your support matters! Visit motonmuseum.org/give/collectio… to help πŸ“£ Share our story! #PreservationMonth #Moton1951

🌟 It's Preservation Month Join #MotonMuseum as we protect key civil rights stories. πŸ“šβœ¨

πŸ” Focusing on the 1954 Graduation Composite & Moton High memorabilia. 

🀝 Your support matters! Visit  
motonmuseum.org/give/collectio… to help

πŸ“£ Share our story! #PreservationMonth #Moton1951
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Today, we commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board decision, integrating public schools, at the Moton Museum in Farmville, Virginia. Thank you to the trailblazing students and museum leaders for joining us on this important day!

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We are here! Brown to Griffin and Beyond: Celebrating the Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in Education ceremony Watch LIVE go.longwood.edu/live

We are here! 

Brown to Griffin and Beyond: Celebrating the Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement in Education ceremony

Watch LIVE
go.longwood.edu/live
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πŸš¨πŸ“° Celebrating 70 years of Brown v. Board! Our Exec Dir. Cainan Townsend shared insights with CBS Six News on its legacy & much more . Dive deeper into this historic story: wtvr.com/news/local-new… #BrownVBoard #CivilRights #MotonMuseum

πŸš¨πŸ“° Celebrating 70 years of Brown v. Board! Our Exec Dir. Cainan Townsend shared insights with CBS Six News on its legacy & much more . 

Dive deeper into this historic story: wtvr.com/news/local-new…

 #BrownVBoard #CivilRights #MotonMuseum
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πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 12 Years with Sherre Atkins! πŸŽ‰ Sherre, our Assistant Director for Visitor Engagement and Operations, has been vital to Moton Museum since 2012. Her dedication is unmatched. Happy Anniversary, Sherre! 🎊 🌐 motonmuseum.org #Moton1951 #TeamMoton

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating 12 Years with Sherre Atkins! πŸŽ‰ Sherre, our Assistant Director for Visitor Engagement and Operations, has been vital to Moton Museum since 2012. Her dedication is unmatched. Happy Anniversary, Sherre! 🎊

🌐 motonmuseum.org 

#Moton1951
#TeamMoton
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πŸ“£ Exciting News! πŸ“£ Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced new appointments, including our own Cainan Townsend! πŸŽ‰ Cainan, Executive Director of the Moton Museum, joins the Task Force for the History of Formerly Enslaved African Americans in VA. #MotonMuseum #VirginiaHistory

πŸ“£ Exciting News! πŸ“£ 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced new appointments, including our own Cainan Townsend! πŸŽ‰

Cainan, Executive Director of the Moton Museum, joins the Task Force for the History of Formerly Enslaved African Americans in VA. 

#MotonMuseum #VirginiaHistory
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June is Black Music Appreciation Month! 🎢✊🏾 Celebrate Black musicians' timeless contributions. Listen to the greats and learn more about their impact. Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture: s.si.edu/4ebEWRv #musicandthemovement #moton1951 pic.x.com/67iha27TzA

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πŸ‘πŸΏ Honoring Fathers & Father Figures 🌟 We celebrate fathers whose wisdom, strength, and love shape our lives. At the Robert Russa Moton Museum, we honor those who stood firm in adversity and nurtured their communities. πŸ’™ #FathersDay #LegacyOfLeadership #Moton1951

πŸ‘πŸΏ Honoring Fathers & Father Figures 🌟

We celebrate fathers whose wisdom, strength, and love shape our lives. At the Robert Russa Moton Museum, we honor those who stood firm in adversity and nurtured their communities. πŸ’™

#FathersDay #LegacyOfLeadership #Moton1951
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Join us for an amazing evening at Moton's Jazz and Wine concert on June 18th from 6-8 PM at the Moton Museum! Celebrate Black Music Month with the soulful sounds of Jackson, Pendergrass & Townsend. Sip on a glass of wine as you sway to some of your fav jazz hits. #Juneteenth

Join us for an amazing evening at Moton's Jazz and Wine concert on June 18th from 6-8 PM at the Moton Museum! 

Celebrate Black Music Month with the soulful sounds of Jackson, Pendergrass & Townsend. Sip on a glass of wine as you sway to some of your fav jazz hits. 
#Juneteenth
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πŸ’₯Today we commemorate Juneteenth! On June 19, 1865, Union General Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas. Thanks to Dr. Opal Lee's efforts, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. πŸŽ‰Happy Juneteenth from the Moton Museum!πŸŽ‰

πŸ’₯Today we commemorate Juneteenth! 

On June 19, 1865, Union General Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas. Thanks to Dr. Opal Lee's efforts, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.

πŸŽ‰Happy Juneteenth from the Moton Museum!πŸŽ‰
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🌟 Thank you to nearly 100 for making Sip & Sway unforgettable! 🎷 Amazing music from Jackson, Pendergrass & Townsend, celebrating Black Music Appreciation Month & kicking off Juneteenth as a commUNITY. Let’s keep the momentum going! #SipAndSway #MotonMuseum

🌟 Thank you to nearly 100 for making Sip & Sway unforgettable! 🎷 Amazing music from Jackson, Pendergrass & Townsend, celebrating Black Music Appreciation Month & kicking off Juneteenth as a commUNITY. Let’s keep the momentum going! #SipAndSway #MotonMuseum
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Many thanks to Autumn & Delaney from ABC WRIC 8News for their hospitality this morning! Enjoyed having the opportunity to discuss the July Jubilee Juneteenth celebration July 5th - 7th at Twins Lake State Park. #GoodMorningRichmond #Live

Many thanks to Autumn &amp; Delaney from <a href="/AbcWric/">ABC WRIC 8News</a>  for their hospitality this morning!  Enjoyed having the opportunity to discuss the July Jubilee Juneteenth celebration July 5th - 7th at Twins Lake State Park.  

#GoodMorningRichmond
#Live
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Charles H.D. Griffin II, "Beanie," son of Reverend L. Francis and Adelaide Griffin. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Griffin family. πŸ“Έ official announcement by Bland-Reid FH

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Charles H.D. Griffin II, "Beanie," son of Reverend L. Francis and Adelaide Griffin. 

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Griffin family. 

πŸ“Έ official announcement by <a href="/BlandReid_FH/">Bland-Reid FH</a>
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πŸŽ‰ Celebrating Quadarra Walker's 1-Year Anniversary! πŸŽ‰ Quadarra started as a dedicated volunteer in 2013 and became a valued staff member in 2023. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! Here’s to many more years together. πŸ₯‚ #happyanniversary #TeamMoton #Moton1951

πŸŽ‰ Celebrating Quadarra Walker's 1-Year Anniversary! 
πŸŽ‰

Quadarra started as a dedicated volunteer in 2013 and became a valued staff member in 2023. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! Here’s to many more years together. πŸ₯‚

#happyanniversary #TeamMoton #Moton1951
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Exciting News! Robert Russa Moton High School & Museum is nominated for the World Heritage List, potentially marking it as globally significant as the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Egypt. Learn more: motonmuseum.org/news/

Exciting News! 

Robert Russa Moton High School &amp; Museum is nominated for the World Heritage List, potentially marking it as globally significant as the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Egypt.

Learn more: 
motonmuseum.org/news/
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πŸ“£ Join us on 9/15 for #MotonLive2024, an all-day virtual commemoration of our history, featuring powerful stories, reflections, and the spirit of progress as we come together to support our mission and programming. πŸ”— Learn more: motonmuseum.org/live

πŸ“£ Join us on 9/15 for #MotonLive2024, an all-day virtual commemoration of our history, featuring powerful stories, reflections, and the spirit of progress as we come together to support our mission and programming.

πŸ”— Learn more: motonmuseum.org/live
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πŸŸͺ Decades later, the Moton story is as relevant as ever, thanks in large part to our supporters. This year, our #MotonLive2024 theme is celebrating survivorship & hope. Join us on 9/15 to support our ongoing efforts to educate and inspire. Learn more: motonmuseum.org/live

πŸŸͺ Decades later, the Moton story is as relevant as ever, thanks in large part to our supporters. This year, our #MotonLive2024 theme is celebrating survivorship &amp; hope. Join us on 9/15 to support our ongoing efforts to educate and inspire. Learn more: motonmuseum.org/live
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In 2023, we engaged w/22,000+ people, building community & sharing the Moton story. This year, we hope to expand our reach further. During #MotonLive2024 on 9/15, help us raise funds to support Moton’s public programs & community outreach. 🟒 Learn more: motonmuseum.org/live

In 2023, we engaged w/22,000+ people, building community &amp; sharing the Moton story. This year, we hope to expand our reach further. During #MotonLive2024 on 9/15, help us raise funds to support Moton’s public programs &amp; community outreach. 🟒 Learn more: motonmuseum.org/live
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🌟We're less than a month away from #MotonLive2024. Join us on 9/15 for a day of celebrating survivorship & hope, honoring the incredible strength of those who have fought for justice. Let’s commemorate the past, seize the moment & pledge to the future: motonmuseum.org/live

🌟We're less than a month away from #MotonLive2024. Join us on 9/15 for a day of celebrating survivorship &amp; hope, honoring the incredible strength of those who have fought for justice. Let’s commemorate the past, seize the moment &amp; pledge to the future: motonmuseum.org/live