TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) – A memorial dedicated to the legacy of slavery across Florida is now welcoming visitors.
The Legislative Black Caucus dedicated the memorial during a ceremony across the street from the Capitol on Tuesday afternoon.
The Circle of Chains is a memorial depicting six enslaved African people.
Lawmakers like Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, said it is important to recognize the history of slavery in the state.
“It tells every child that walks past it that your story matters, your struggle matters, your contribution matters,” Rouson said. “It tells every visitor that this nation was built by many hands and every hand deserves honor.”
State lawmakers are also working on building the state’s first Black history museum near St. Augustine.
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