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In January, we shared reflections on Dr. King’s legacy and promised to follow up with a grantee partner spotlight on the
Southern Partners FundFebruary 26, 2026

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In January, we shared reflections on Dr.

King’s legacy and promised to follow up with a grantee partner spotlight on the Newtown Florist Club (NFC) for Black History Month. Their commitment to youth leadership, community voice, and collective responsibility closely aligns with SPF’s belief that grassroots leadership is the foundation for lasting change across the South. So, as we continue honoring Black History Month, we also recognize that many of the stories shaping this legacy are the stories of Black women who organized, nurtured, and led. Incorporated in 1950, but founded in 1936, by Black women committed to justice in Gainesville–Hall County, NFC reflects that truth. And as we prepare to enter Women’s History Month, we do so with the understanding that the crossover is not incidental, but deeply interconnected. The leadership of Black women has long anchored Southern grassroots movements, and NFC’s enduring impact is a powerful testament to that tradition. #BlackHistoryMonth #RuralSouth #EducationJustice #GrassrootsOrganizing #SouthernPartnersFund
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