New laws seek to rescue cemeteries segregated by race and protect them as historical sites. Burial sites have been discovered beneath parking lots, air bases and schools.
Volunteers have undertaken the task of cleaning and rehabilitating the graves to restore the condition of the tombstones and surroundings. The State of Florida launched a law to allocate funds to preserve segregated cemetersies as historic sites. Follow all the international information on Facebook and X, or in our weekly newsletter. Follow the latest news on CNN iReport here.