TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The City of Tallahassee is celebrating Black History Month and the Greater Bond neighborhood unveiled a series of historic markers to celebrate the community\u2019s history. <\/p>\n
The markers, designed by an 11-person committee of residents, share and honor the stories of the Greater Bond neighborhood and those who lived in the historically Black community. <\/p>\n
According to the City of Tallahassee, many Greater Bond residents have impacted the neighborhood and the city, serving as business owners, educators and Civil Rights leaders.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Curtis Richardson said he hopes the markers help the younger generation appreciate the history of the neighborhood. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we\u2019re hoping is that our young people will come and view this markers and listen to the oral history and understand the significance of this neighborhood,\u201d Richardson said. <\/p>\n
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This community driven project is part of the City\u2019s Greater Bond Neighborhood First plan. The plan aims to address the neighborhood\u2019s priorities and concerns. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just special to me to be a part of what is happening on the southside of Tallahassee,\u201d Richardson said. <\/p>\n
The area that became the Bond Community was a blueberry farm owned by Benjamin and Leticia Bond, according to the city. After her husband bond, Leticia Bond carved the land into plots that were then bought by Black people seeking new property, eventually creating a vibrant community, the city says. <\/p>\n
Project manager Jarvis Rosier Sr. shared how these markers help keep the neighborhood\u2019s stories alive. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey also give you a picture of going back in time and these markers will be here forever and forever for those that have come through and those that have heard stories, they can say \u2018wow, I see the stories that were being told,\u2019\u201d Rosier said.<\/p>\n
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