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Black History Month reflection and New Mexico African American history
A viewpoint on Black History Month stressing daily reflection on America's past wrongs. It highlights New Mexico's Black history from prestatehood to early towns like Blackdom, notable figures such as Cathay Williams, and a virtual Friday series by the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs to educate and register.
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Tivnen
America
U.S
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Upper
New Spain
Cathay Williams
U.S. Army
William Cathay
Francis
Frank” Boyer
Blackdom
Roswell