Throughout 2024, residents of the Laney-Walker Boulevard and Bethlehem neighborhood have enjoyed the creation of the latest neighborhood mural, “The Golden Blocks: A Community Built on the Shoulders of Giants”. Local artist Theron Cartwright captured the history of Augusta’s notable blacks in the arts with images of Frank Yerby, Jessye Norman, Rosa Tutt and James Brown.

The mural is located on the FreshStartZ building owned by Denzel Robinson and located at Laney Walker Boulevard and 12th Street. The mural was made possible by the collaboration of The Augusta Housing and Community Development Department, the City of Augusta, the Porter Fleming Foundation, the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Conference center made history this year with the launch of its first ever black history calendar. Entitled Augusta Achievers: Celebrating Augusta’s Black History, this 2025 monthly calendar features black Augustans of all ages who have made significant achievements in the community and beyond and whose life’s works define them as a Trailblazer, Gamechanger, Luminary and/or Pacesetter.

During February, Black History Month, a calendar signing was held at the museum to celebrate this inaugural calendar. Throughout February, some of the calendar honorees were profiled during WFXG-Fox 54’s moments in black history segments.

Augusta Achievers 2025 Calendar Honorees
Marion Barnes
Dr. Mac Bowman
Dr. Ebony Brown
Russell Joel Brown
Tyrone Butler
B.L. and R.A. “Papa” Dent
Denzel Howard
Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones
Carrie Mays and Willie Mays III
Dr. Mallory Millender
Velvet Perry
Earnestine Robinson
Judith Simon-Butler
Hawthorne Welcher, Jr.

This keepsake calendar is $20.00 and can be purchased by visiting the museum at 1116 Phillips Street or by calling the museum at 706-724-3576 to have your calendars sent by mail. Proceeds from the calendar support the Laney Museum’s ongoing mission to preserve Augusta’s Black History, to educate the community and provide innovative and impactful programming.

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, in partnership with the Georgia Historical Society, the USC Center for Civil Rights and Research, and Augusta University’s History, Anthropology, and Philosophy Department will unveil the state historic marker in honor of Reverend William Jefferson White.

He served as an educational agent for the Freedmen’s Bureau and principal founder of Harmony Baptist Church and the Augusta Baptist Institute (now Morehouse College). In 1880 White helped establish Augusta’s Ware High School and the Georgia Baptist Newspaper.

Come out and hear from Commissioner Jordan Johnson, as well as other elected officials on what is going on in the city.

Cost is $15 and includes lunch.
Deadline to RSVP and pay is Monday, April 14.

To make a reservation please call 706-724-3576 or email Cynthia Riley at cynthia@lucycraftlaneymuseum.com

Reception and viewing of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Exhibition immediately following.

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The Debutante exhibit will highlight the history and legacy of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club, and its founder, Rosa T. Beard. There will be a brief panel discussion featuring some of the first debs, sub-debs and founders. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
March 29, 2:00 pm
Rosa T. Beard Debutante 60th Cotillion at the Bell Auditorium

March 30, 2:00 pm
Dedication of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club historic marker at 2:00 p.m. at A.R. Johnson Magnet School.

For additional programming connected to the exhibition please visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com, and the social media pages of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club Inc. and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History or call 706-724-3576.

at the Belle Meade Country Club
2660 Twin Pine Rd, Thomson, GA 30824

Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Lee Elder, the first Black Golfer invited to play the Masters.

And his Augusta National Black Caddies: Henry Brown, Jessie Ross and Henry “Jnox” McClendan

• Four-person best ball tournament (Captain Choice)
• Location: The Belle Meade Country Club in Thomson, GA
• Late Registration: 7:30AM – 8:30AM
• Tee-time: 9:00AM – Shotgun Start
• Golfer’s Entry Fee:
  • $90 EARLY BIRD: Now – May 26th
  • $125 per player: May 27th – Day of Tournament
• Early Registration includes One Museum Tour Admission
• Space Limited to First 88 players who sign up
• Tournament Meal sponsored by Wife Saver
• Golf Tournament Reception on Wed. June 4th, 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Lucy Craft Laney Museum

Call 404-488-3207 to reserve your spot or register at LucyCraftLaneyMuseum.com
Support the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
All Funds raised will go towards the Museum’s Administrative House renovation project.

This exhibit will highlight the history and legacy of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club, and its founder,
Rosa T. Beard. There will be a brief panel discussion featuring some of the first debs, sub-debs and founders.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
March 29, 2:00 pm
Rosa T. Beard Debutante 60th Cotillion at the Bell Auditorium

March 30, 2:00 pm
Dedication of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club historic marker at 2:00 p.m. at A.R. Johnson Magnet School.

For additional programming connected to the exhibition please visit lucycraftlaneymuseum.com, and the social media pages of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club Inc. and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History or call 706-724-3576.

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum, in honor of Women’s History Month, highlights women in Medicine. This all-star panel discussion will include:

• Dr. Kamaria Nelson
• Dr. Stacy Davis
• Dr. Sharica Brookins
• Dr. Alicia Elam
• Dr. Vanessa Spearman-McCarthy

This all-star panel will be moderated by Channel 6 evening anchor and Augusta’s own Dee Griffin.

Cost is $15 and includes lunch.
Deadline to RSVP and pay is Monday, March 10.
To make a reservation please call 706-724-3576 or email Cynthia Riley at cynthia@lucycraftlaneymuseum.com