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MAAP | Mapping the African American Past

Dowoti Desir on marking the historical presence of African Americans

Dowoti Desir, Director of The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, describes the personal and historical significance of marking the African Burial Ground Memorial and other historical sites in downtown Manhattan.

Source: CCNMTL

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Produced by CCNMTL, Chase, Teachers College, and CCI