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ASALH Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group Event, Lives and Legacy of Liberty: African American Service in WWI

May 12, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

The Liberty African American Legacy Memorial honors more than 750 African Americans buried in the segregated sections of cemeteries in Clay County, including several WWI veterans. Learn about the sacrifice of Black Missourians in WWI with a group of distinguished speakers including Dr. Cecelia Robinson, Dr. Antonio Holland, and Marvin Greer. The WW I Museum and Memorial is an Institutional Member of the GKCBHSG and ASALH and is presenting this program in partnership with the Clay County African American Legacy Inc., and the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group.

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