Universal Studios Superstar Parade, Orlando
Orlando
History
The African-American presence in the Orlando region began when the Spanish controlled Central and North Florida from the 18th through early 19th century. Many people of African descent … More
Cultural Sites
Visitors are often surprised that black culture has been on the scene for decades. Begin with Well’s Built Museum of African American History, then make a short drive to Eatonville, home of Zora Neale Hurston … More
Restaurants and Nightclubs
Orlando has attracted a number of folks from West India and it shows in the selection of Caribbean restaurants coupled with Soul Food eateries … More
Family Attractions
When Walt Disney surveyed this area in the 1960s, none guessed that it would become a magnet for three globally recognized theme parks and a host of other family attractions as well … More
General Attractions
Universal CityWalk, Disney Springs, Orange County Regional History Center, Leu Gardens, Holy Land Experience, Orlando Premium Outlets, world class golf courses and … More
Heritage Sites
It would be a sin to speak of historic sites and places of worship without visiting the historically black district with legacy churches west of Downtown and Eatonville a few miles north of Orlando … More
Shops and Galleries
There’s only a handful of soulful shops around, so make the most by reviewing these selections. Your patronage will help them grow … More
Eatonville & Zora Neale Hurston
As a writer, folklorist, and anthropologist, Zora Neal Hurston is known as the most significant collector and interpreter of Southern African-American culture from Eatonville … More
The Arts
Orlando Museum of Art, Morse Museum of American Art, Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Mad Cow Theater, Shakespeare Theater and Eola Park Bandshell anchor the art scene in this bustling town … More
Trivia, Radio Stations and Famous Residents
The city is known for theme parks, resorts, proximity to Kennedy Space Center. In black circles, its known for nearby Eatonville and Zora Neale Hurston Festival … More
Events
Events in Orlando unless otherwise specified … More
