Category: Black History
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Black History Month 2026: The Story of Robert Cromwell
Robert Cromwell is remembered in local history as a freedom seeker who lived and worked in Flint in the mid-1840s.… READ MORE
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Black History 2026: Flint’s Own Otis Smith, the First African-American Michigan Supreme Court Justice
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the people whose leadership helped usher in opportunity and strengthen public life,… READ MORE
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The Genesee County Board of Commissioners Recognizes February as Black History Month
On January 28, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month… READ MORE
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