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Washington’s Secret Slaves Remembered | Raleigh News
A Philadelphia memorial honoring nine enslaved people owned by George Washington is under threat of replacement—despite being the result of decades of advocacy, archaeological discovery, and a powerful push for historical truth. Founded in 2002 by attorney Michael Coard, the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition fought for eight years to bring this exhibit to life, which opened in 2010 as a landmark collaboration between historians, city officials, and the National Park Service. For many Black Americans, the memorial represents a vital connection to lost ancestry and a demand for full historical…
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