Florida Talks: February 9th

City Chambers

Pembroke Pines, FL (January 27, 2026) – The City of Pembroke Pines and Florida Humanities present The Civil Rights Movement in Florida which is a part of Florida Humanities’ Florida Talks Program. This is an educational and informative presentation by Dr. J. Michael Butler on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 6-7 PM in the City Commission Chambers, located at 601 City Center Way.

The Civil Rights Movement in Florida

In this presentation Dr. J. Michael Butler debunks the myth of “Florida exceptionalism” in relation to the Black freedom struggle and demonstrates how this history remains relevant in modern America for better and worse.

This Florida Talks, recommended for ages 18+, is free and no registration is required to attend. For more information, please visit www.ppines.com/279/Arts-Culture.

Funding for this Florida Talks Program was provided by Florida Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities.

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