This page features a powerful collection of official documents , compensation efforts, and press releases chronicling the long journey toward justice for the survivors and descendants of the Rosewood Massacre. Spanning decades of advocacy, these records reflect the tireless efforts of community members, civil rights leaders, and lawmakers who fought to bring national attention to the tragedy. From early calls for recognition to the final legislation passed in 1994, each document offers insight into the legal, emotional, and political battles that led to one of the first state-funded reparations efforts in U.S. history.
Compensation Correspondences
These materials not only document the legislative path to compensation but also reveal the resilience of Rosewood families who preserved their stories despite decades of silence and dismissal. Letters, testimonies, and advocacy records featured on this page serve as a testament to their strength and refusal to be forgotten. Together, they offer a window into the broader movement for racial justice and reparation, illustrating how collective memory and persistence can lead to meaningful change.
