8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
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8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History

Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.
On Gay Street, Another Piece of NYC’s History Is Coming Down
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On Gay Street, Another Piece of NYC’s History Is Coming Down

Like other vulnerable landmarks across the city, the house at 14 Gay Street — which helped inspire the musical “Wonderful Town” — is being demolished.