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by: polkuserFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025

February is Black History Month

This is a digital collection of some of our Black History material. For more information, visit our museum and research library.

Black Cemeteries
Robert Anderson Bryant (educator)
Cedar Hill High School
Ida Cox (musician)
Calvin Ledell Janes (USAF Pilot)
Wesley & Julia Lowery (Polk County Farmers Club)
Regal Civic Club
Escue & Alice Rodgers (educators)
Nanny Whatley (supercentenarian, former slave)

Black History Month

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