St. Johns County has something new to talk about as Alesia Wilbekin steps up to the mic to discuss plans for the upcoming Florida Black History Museum. Wilbekin, who serves as the Executive Director of the Florida Black History Museum Foundation, has become the driving force behind the museum, which aims to carve out a space for celebrating the rich tapestry of Black history specific to Florida. According to a social media post from St. Johns County, Wilbekin's organization is laser-focused on crucial aspects such as fundraising, community engagement, and communications to bring the project to fruition.
The museum project, sprouting in St. Johns County, will be a hub for sharing stories and inspiring future generations—a beacon for creating a community that's more inclusive at its core. With their focus, Wilbekin will be spearheading efforts to secure the foundation necessary for the museum's development, the social media post highlights. Eager residents and those interested can learn more through the provided weblink that invites further exploration into the museum's vision.
In an effort to keep the local populace looped in, St. Johns County is channeling updates through WSOS 103.9 FM Radio's 'Wednesdays with Wayne'. This regular segment, scheduled every first and third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. following BCC meetings, promises a direct line to county happenings. Listeners tuning in stand to gain impactful knowledge about the museum's development and other county affairs directly from voices like Wilbekin's. The initiative is a clear nod to the importance of community involvement and transparency—values that seem to be at the heart of the museum's ethos.
