Obama Magazines
Obama magazines, newspapers
advertisements, correspondence, Barack Obama books, newspapers, 2008 calendar + comic books
Oversize Glass Awards (5)
Location: AC.2.B.2.4.4 - AC.2.B.3.1.3
Arthenia L. Joyner born 1943 in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in Tampa. She emerged as a leader during the Civil Rights Movement, participating in protests as both a high school and college student at Florida A&M University. Joyner attended the original FAMU College of Law, graduating in 1968, and went on to break significant barriers as the first Black woman to practice law in Hillsborough County and the first African American to practice law in Polk County. She later served as a legislative aide to State Representative Joe Lang Kershaw, the first Black legislator in Florida since Reconstruction, and was elected to three terms in the Florida House of Representatives representing the 59th District.
The Senator Arthenia L. Joyner Collection consists of eight boxes of materials documenting her career in law, public service, and civil rights advocacy. The collection includes correspondence, meeting records, travel documents, and speeches that reflect her work as an attorney, legislative aide, and elected official.
These materials provide insight into Joyner’s role in shaping public policy, her legislative activities, and her engagement with constituents and colleagues. The collection also highlights her involvement in civil rights initiatives and her contributions to expanding opportunities for African Americans in the legal and political arenas. Collectively, the records document her impact on Florida’s political landscape and her legacy as a pioneering African American woman in law and government.
Location: AC.2.B.3.3.4
Alfred James “Al” Lawson Jr. (born 1948) is an American politician, former athlete, and longtime public servant from Florida. Born in Midway, Florida, he graduated from Florida A&M University, where he was a standout basketball player, and later earned a master’s degree from Florida State University.
Lawson began his career as a professional basketball player and coach before transitioning into politics. He served for nearly three decades in the Florida Legislature, including time in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he rose to leadership positions.
In 2017, Lawson was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida’s 5th Congressional District until 2023. Throughout his career, he has been known for his advocacy on issues such as agriculture, economic development, and support for underserved communities.