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In Memory of Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian | Afro

In Memory of Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian Dear Sorors, On July 17, we lost two warriors in our fight for justice. While we mourn the loss of civil rights giants, Congressman John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian, we also celebrate their lives and legacy. The loss of their presence on this earth […]

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24

1881

Hiram R.Revels First Speech

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16

1869

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14

1940

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13

1862

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5

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15

1864

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0

1751

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4

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17

1972

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3

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16

1966

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0

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2

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4

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25

1965

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10

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11

1963

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16

1776

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6

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3

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4

1964

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6

1854

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15

1865

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11

1961

Yuonne Brathwaite Burke

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0

1972

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6

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5

1969

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3

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12

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