Church and School
Since the early years of enslavement, faith has been a cornerstone of life and opportunity in the Black community.
From their mix of African beliefs and Catholicism during the Spanish era to the leadership of Black clergy and laypeople during the Civil Rights Movement, churches have been essential to life in St. Johns County.
Likewise, educational institutions became critical pillars that fueled empowerment and a drive for progress. Denied education and inadequate resources for much of their history, Black people in St. Johns County recognized the direct link between literacy, freedom, and autonomy, and that the school experience helped forge a resilient community.
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