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Sunday, September 6, 2009

1947 "Negro" Activities

Back in 1947, African-Americans were busy in the Riverview Neighborhood, and every ONCE in a while, their "activities" made the Society Page of the Kingsport paper.

Below is one of those articles from Nay 18, 1947.. see how many folks you recognize.

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Paul Hogue Guest Speaker at '63 Douglass Banquet

FROM THE DORETHA ROSS COLLECTION
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