Mavynee betsch biography of martin
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If transatlantic slavery remains one of the foundational premises of a Black or African Diaspora, then the great ocean—the Atlantic—holds vital pieces of Black social memory. Gilroy’s The Black Atlantic centered this ocean as the terrain of diasporic theory and cultural flow decades ago. In more recent times, the metaphors and magics of these waters, such as those in the writings of Christina Sharpe, Omise’eke Tinsley, and most recently Tiffany Lethabo King, transmit this space as more than a thoroughfare or cemetery but as a force entwined with our living. Joining these conversations, I return to the Atlantic and the theme of Black people and water to contemplate two unlikely companions. The first, Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, a young Haitian engineer, recognized, along with his daughters, as the only known Black passengers aboard the Titanic; and second, MaVynee “the Beach Lady” Betsch, an environmentalist, who dedicated herself to the preservation of American Beach in F
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Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist MaVynee Betsch
About this audiobook
This heartfelt picture book biography, adapted for audio, tells the story of MaVynee Betsch, an African American opera singer turned environmentalist and the legacy she preserved.
MaVynee loved going to the beach. But in the days of Jim Crow, she couldn't just go to any beach--most of the beaches in Jacksonville were for whites only. Knowing something must be done, her grandfather bought a beach that African American families could enjoy without being reminded they were second class citizens; he called it American Beach. Artists like Zora Neale Hurston and Ray Charles vacationed on its sunny shores. It's here that MaVynee was first inspired to sing, propelling her to later become a widely acclaimed opera singer who routinely performed on an international stage. But her first love would always be American Beach.
After the Civil Rights Act desegregated pub
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Celebrating MaVynee Betsch: The Beach Lady and Her Legacy
On this World Environment Day, we pay tribute to MaVynee Betsch, affectionately known as "The Beach Lady." A remarkable environmentalist and passionate advokat, MaVynee dedicated her life to the preservation of American Beach, a historically significant African American seaside retreat in Florida. Her work serves as a testament to the profound impact one person can have on environmental conservation and cultural preservation.
MaVynee Betsch: A Brief Biography
MaVynee Betsch was born into a family with a rik legacy. Her great-grandfather, Abraham Lincoln Lewis, founded American Beach in as a haven for African Americans during the era of segregation. Betsch's early career as an opera singer took her around the world, but she eventually returned to her roots with a mission to protect and preserve the beach her great-grandfather had created.
Environmental Advocacy and Preservation
Betsch's environmental work was driven b