ABOUT US
The Real Rosewood Foundation, established in 2003, has sought to preserve knowledge, spread awareness, and foster cultural sensitivity around a massacre that wiped out the small black majority community of Rosewood, Florida, just over a century ago.
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to preserving the history of Rosewood, Florida through cutting-edge research, education, and immersive public programs that empower individuals and communities alike.
OUR Vision
Together, we are creating a world where the lessons of the past fuel our collective journey towards a more just and compassionate future.
OUR FOUNDER
Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, founder of The Rosewood Foundation, has dedicated her life to ensuring that people never forget the true legacy of Rosewood.
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As the niece of Rosewood survivor, Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, Lizzie established the organization to honor her Aunt's story and to develop a timeline of historical events, identify lost survivors, and locate descendants.
In addition to her extensive contribution to the Foundation, she has encompassed several roles throughout her lifetime. She is an educator, an activist, and a prominent advocate for social justice and equality. She attended Archer Negro High School and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. After high school, Mrs. Jenkins earned her elementary education degree from Florida Memorial College in 1961 and received her MS in 1978 from Nova University. Mrs. Jenkins was also a Professional Educator in Alachua County Public Schools for thirty-three years.
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Lizzie credits her mother and Aunt Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier for who she is, and her life's journey. She embodies the sacred beauty and excellence of Rosewood, and undeniably has been and continues to be "the voice" of those silenced in Rosewood to preserve their legacy.
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"Today it is my work and your work to stand up, stand in solidarity and empower this generation. We must tell what others held secretly. It’s history and that’s who we are. My passion was fueled by the stories my mother told me about my favorite Aunt, Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, and I have dedicated my life keeping the memory of Rosewood alive. "
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Lizzie and her mother, Theresa Brown Robinson.
Lizzie's Aunt, Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier.
Lizzie with her mother, Theresa Brown Robinson.
OUR TEAM
Executive Board
Lizzie Robinson-Jenkins
President & CEO
John Jenkins
Co-founder
Pedro Jermaine
Vice President
& Resident Artist
Jordan Marlowe
Chair
Janice Luu
Treasurer
Stephanie Birch
Secretary
Ambassadors
Freddie Wehbe
Make It Happen Studio
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Dr. Kimberly Joy Green
Green Family Foundation
Coach Steve Spurrier
Spurrier's Gridiron Grille
& Podcast Room
Dr. Kalai Mathee
FIU Professor
Atty. Jeffrey Meldon
Meldon Law Firm
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Banker Jerry Benton
Campus Credit Union
Greg Bradley
G. Bradley Insurance Agency
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Retired Congressman Ted Yoho
C-Span Rosewood History
BROWN FAMILY TRUSTEES
Archer, FL
Addison Brown
Descendant
Orlando, FL
Thomas Graphics
Maitland, FL
Linda Porter
Couture Designer
Descendent
Savannah, GA
Terriss Brown
Retired JCPenney and Freelance Photographer
Descendent, Chino Hills, CA
Kassandris L. Robinson
Retired from Alachua County
Descendent
Archer, FL
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Kenneth Crawford
Retired Pressman Miami Herald
Descendent
Miami, FL
Leontre Robinson
College Student
Descendent
Archer, FL
John M. Jenkins, Jr.
Manager, Self Employed
Alachua, FL
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Dwight Samuel, Jr.
Auto ER
Descendent
Alachua, FL
Honorary Members
We would like to give special thanks to those who have provided constant support and dedication to The Real Rosewood Foundation
Lauren Armstrong (Citrus DMP), TRRF Website Designer
Gabi Bucataru & Daughters Rosewood History Recording
Carol Richardson, Rosewood Play Director, Local Movie Stars
Melvin Huffnagle, Rosewood Play Director, FIU Students
Toni Collins, President Levy County Historical Society, Rosewood Helper
Pegeen Hanrahan, Secures Grant for Rosewood from Trust for Public Land
Ian & Hannah Stone Donates John Wright House to Rosewood Museum
Bob & Linda Kasicki, Era Heirlooms Donors Rosewood Museum
Clifton Lewis, Director Donates Grand Piano to Rosewood Museum
Tower Hill Insurance - William Shively, Rosewood Museum
Rev. Willie and Deandra Caison, Sr. Rosewood Museum
Bill Cervone Eighth Judicial States Attorney, Rosewood Museum
Tracy Maxwell, Rosewood Museum
Matt and Crystal Bowman, Rosewood Museum
Princess Cooper, CEO NHISG, Rosewood Museum
Mireille Charles, Sr. Program Director for Green FND, Rosewood Museum
Hazel and George Gillis, Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier Scholarship
Addison Brown, MGBC Scholarship
Dale E. Williams, MGBC Scholarship
Rosemary Christy, MGBC and Scholarship
The Ilene Silverman Show Serving Gainesville and Rosewood
Eric Godet, President/CEO of GGCC
Joseph Johnson, GGCC Leadership Class Manager
Bob Ganzak Instructor, Dale Carnegie Leadership Development Program
Darren Kelley, Rosewood Diorama Designer
Philip Guiry, Queen Lizzie Podcast Producer
Zac Zothrock, Queen Lizzie Podcast Producer
Dr. Elizabeth Yeager Washington, Rosewood Curriculum
Janis Johnson Owens, Author of Rosewood McIntyre Family
Stephanie Birch, Author of Rosewood Book
Earl Gibbons & Michael Derry Interview/Recording
Congressman Ted Yoho Introduced Rosewood National Landmark, 2020
Sherry A. Freas, RLA Chief and Deputy Keeper, NRofHP, 2023
Dr. Marvin Dunn, Historian and Rosewood National Landmark Liaison, 2024
Congresswoman Debbie Wassermann Schultz, Rosewood NHL Liaison, 2024
Ward Scott, SFCC History Tech Teacher and Levy County Sheriff
COMING SOOn
Visit The The Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier Cultural Museum
The Real Rosewood Foundation's Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier Cultural Museum is a tribute to the survivors and descendants of the 1923 Rosewood Massacre. Our museum in Archer, Florida not only educates visitors on the events of that tragic day but showcases the rich history and culture of the African American community in Rosewood.
We believe that educating visitors is the key to ensuring future generations learn from the past and prevent such tragedies from happening again. Come and visit us to pay your respects, learn, and honor the legacy of the Rosewood community.
Visit Our Museum Soon!
14738 SW 159 Ave, Archer, FL 32618
No Reservation Needed!
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
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