Florida Interscholastic Athletic Association

The Florida Interscholastic Athletics Association was, during segregation, the organization of the athletic programs black high schools in Florida. It divided schools into classes to match teams from similar schools, and set up game schedules.[1] It existed from 1932 — earlier than that there were too few black high schools — to 1968, when Florida schools integrated.[2]

Member schools included:

References

Further reading

  • Neyland, Leedell W.; Estaras, Matthew H.; Alexander; Florida Interscholastic Athletic Association., Wilts C. (1982). The history of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Association, 1932-1968. Tallahassee: Leedella Educational and Consultant Service : Florida Interscholastic Athletic Association. OCLC 47636110.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  • Niebuhr, Keith (April 24, 2001). "Gone but not forgotten". Tampa Bay Times. The conclusion of the article is here. p. 43.
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