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Read more about the article Murder of Captain Alexander Heasley, 33rd US Colored Troops

Murder of Captain Alexander Heasley, 33rd US Colored Troops

  • Post published:February 28, 2022
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History/Military/War
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Read more about the article Lt. Timothy Ivory (Tuskegee Airmen)

Lt. Timothy Ivory (Tuskegee Airmen)

  • Post published:February 28, 2022
  • Post category:1930-1949/Black History/Military/War
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Read more about the article Portersville Posse

Portersville Posse

  • Post published:February 20, 2022
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History
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Read more about the article Alexander Scott  – Former Slave Settled in New Castle

Alexander Scott – Former Slave Settled in New Castle

  • Post published:February 16, 2022
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History/Military/War
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Read more about the article Sgt. William T. Hunt (Tuskegee Airmen)

Sgt. William T. Hunt (Tuskegee Airmen)

  • Post published:February 7, 2022
  • Post category:1930-1949/Black History/Military/War
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Read more about the article 1866 Adverts by Three Black Businessmen

1866 Adverts by Three Black Businessmen

  • Post published:February 19, 2021
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History
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Read more about the article Leader in Abolitionist Movement – Rev James Duncan

Leader in Abolitionist Movement – Rev James Duncan

  • Post published:March 3, 2020
  • Post category:Black History
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Read more about the article Rookie of Year & MVP

Rookie of Year & MVP

  • Post published:February 19, 2020
  • Post category:Black History/Sports
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Read more about the article Mt Jackson Soldier & US Congressman

Mt Jackson Soldier & US Congressman

  • Post published:February 19, 2020
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History
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Read more about the article African Storytelling

African Storytelling

  • Post published:January 24, 2020
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