This article highlights the inaugural Wreath Laying Ceremony organized by the Uplift Foundation of the Lambda Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The event, held at the West Point Cemetery in Norfolk, pays tribute to Black veterans of various wars buried at the historic site. Notable speakers, including local council members and fraternity leaders, emphasized the significance of honoring the sacrifices of ancestors and the ongoing struggle for freedom. The article also sheds light on the historical context of the cemetery and its establishment as one of the first publicly funded burial grounds for Black Americans.
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