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Black History Month at 100: Alexandria’s Enduring Place in the Story
By Artura Jackson, Assistant Director for the Division of African American History, Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria, VA – In…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
OBITUARY: McArthur Myers, 73, Tireless Advocate for Preserving Alexandria’s African American History
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria has lost one of its most passionate historians, advocates, and community stewards. McArthur Myers, whose life’s…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Roll Back in Time: Alexandria’s Legendary Roller Rink Takes Center Stage Again Dec. 3
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Before the rise of social media, the Alexandria Roller Rink was a true hub of skating, music, and…
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Alexandria’s Third Annual Black Family Reunion to Celebrate Heritage, History, and Community
The third annual Alexandria Black Family Reunion will be held September 6, 2025, at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library.…
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