Emancipation Day 1905

Richmond, Va., April 3 (Washington Post, April 4, 1905.) via Belch.Com NEGROES’ DAY CELEBRATED Thousands of Negroes observed Emancipation Day in Virginia today. The occasion resulted in an outpouring of the race never before equaled, armed with minia…

February 8, 2012; 6:48 AM • by Greater Jackson Ward News

Richmond, Va., April 3 (Washington Post, April 4, 1905.) via Belch.Com NEGROES’ DAY CELEBRATED Thousands of Negroes observed Emancipation Day in Virginia today. The occasion resulted in an outpouring of the race never before equaled, armed with miniature United States flags and attended by brass bands. In addition, there was a unique feature to-night, the […]

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