The script on the marker to be placed at the former all-black Lemon Street High School will be changed to read ‘Negro’ instead of ‘African-American.’<br>Staff/Laura Moon
The script on the marker to be placed at the former all-black Lemon Street High School will be changed to read ‘Negro’ instead of ‘African-American.’
Staff/Laura Moon
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School board OKs change in marker’s script
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The Marietta Board of Education agreed to change the wording on a historical marker from “African-American” to “Negro” during its Tuesday meeting.
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