Despite a variety of obstacles, Black Virginians in the post-Civil War era sought every opportunity to assert their right of self-determination. A forthcoming publication by Library of Virginia staff members profiles some of those men and women and looks at their contributions to their communities and the commonwealth. Read more in today's The UncommonWealth.
https://uncommonwealth.virginiamemory.com/blog/2024/06/07/justice-for-ourselves/
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