Here’s Why Historically Black Cemeteries Need To Be Protected As Landmarks

“Over the years, many historically Black cemeteries have fallen into disrepair, with oil and real estate companies eyeing those lands for development. The people buried in these makeshift graveyards were denied a voice while living, but now their descendants are championing on their behalf and demanding that these sites be preserved so that their ancestors may rest in peace.”

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