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This is a story that is not part of today’s American History curriculum. It is a story of pride and accomplishment that has been kept hidden away for centuries.

Veteran stage/film/tv actor - Jason Allen Carvell serves as host/narrator of “America’s Untold

Journey .” !

Jason’s credits include - The Blacklist, Mysteries of Laura, Person of Interest, Nurse Jackie and this fall the new NBC drama - “BlindSpot.”

!He has also appeared in numerous theatrical

productions and television shows in the United Kingdom for

the BBC.

America’s Untold Journey

!“America’s Untold Journey” chronicles the 450 year

arc of continuous African American history beginning in 1565 in Spanish Florida and continuing to the present day. The story reveals startling untold facts about the importance of African-American involvement in the creation of our country and the role they and their ancestors played in our history and ultimately the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

The First Explorers

From the founding of the first integrated settlement The first school where black children were taught to read and write. The creation of the Underground Railroad The first middle class black neighborhood where white and blacks lived side by side and businesses prospered.

Segments Include: “God Bless the Sisters”

!! In 1964 at the Monson Motor Lodge an event so horrific and shocking would take place before the world press. This act on wonton hate would reach all the way to the White House. Two weeks later, it would prove to be the catalyst that would get the stalled Civil Rights Act passed by the U.S. Congress. !!!

Monson Motor Lodge

New Historical Facts!In 1565 a contingent of 800 explorers land in the new world; 400 of which

were Free Black soldiers, sailors, farmers and translators. !

They would establish Fort Mose in the land called La Florida. La Florida stretched from the Keys to the Chesapeake Bay to the Mississippi River.

!Fort Mose was the first documented multi-national, multi-ethnic and

multi-racial settlement. !

In 1594 the first documented inter-racial marriage occurs at Fort Mose. !

In 1606 the first Free Black child is baptized at Fort Mose. !

The Spanish crown creates the Edit of 1693 and offers sanctuary to runaway slaves who can reach Fort Mose.

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New Historical Facts!

In 1740 the first recorded defeat of the British army occurs in the new world it is led by a contingent of Spanish soldiers, Black Mose Militia

and Native Americans at Fort Mose. !

In 1867 the Sisters of St. Joseph create the first Black school to teach freed slaves to read and write.

!1n 1906 the black residents of Lincolnville form a funeral procession for

one of the original Sisters of St. Joseph in the pre-dominantly white section of the city and escort the casket to the cemetery.

!In 1950 Otis Mason is denied admission to the University of Florida because he is Black. He would become the first Black Superintendent of

Schools in St. John’s County Florida.

New Historical Facts!

In 1962 Robert Hayling, a World War II veteran and the President of the Florida Association of Dentists is denied admission to his associations’

conference because he is black. !

Two years later, he would play a pivotal role in the horrific events that would occurred before the world press. Events that will lead to the

passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. !

New footage and network news accounts of the violence that engulfed the beaches of St. Augustine, the city and finally the Monson Motor Lodge.

“What was in your documentary I know nothing of as African-America. It was so refreshing to see ourselves as contributors ... in

much of America history we are portrayed as “a problem.” The real stories of our self-worth as people are just beginning to be properly told.

!Norma S. Duncan

Springfield, Missouri

“This is a great learning tool and provided valuable insights for our students about the history of minorities.

!Hal Gabriel

Principal, Heights Elementary School Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Viewer Comments from Jan. 19 - Feb 28, 2015

Viewer Comments

“Stories like this should be included in all American History classes from grade school through college.

!Jonathan Taylor

Freshman/Weber State University Salt Lake City, UT.

“We would like to request a copy of your show. We plan to show it to our cadets (High School and Junior College) as part of our African-

American History month. !

June Frosch Exec. Director/New Mexico Military Institute

Roswell, NM.

Viewer Comments from Jan. 19 - Feb 28, 2015

Viewer Comments

Curriculum Guide!

Pre-Viewing Activities Questions and Concept Map to assess prior knowledge and interest.

Vocabulary Handout

Glossary of terms used and context for understanding topics covered. !

Viewing Activity Film study worksheet to accompany documentary with questions and note

taking while watching the film !

Post-Viewing Chronological outline activity where students can complete a history timeline by matching the major events to their corresponding dates

as they appeared in the documentary. ! !

Curriculum Guide!

Discussion Questions Questions for reflection and discussion after students view the documentary.

Extended Activities

Map activity - Spanish Florida Role Playing - Passage to Freedom

Historical events - write a student newspaper article. !

Curriculum Links Additional web resources.

!One Hour Documentary.

Five - 2:00 Minute News Vignettes

!Five – 45 second News Vignettes

Curriculum Guide for use in local schools.

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