Sylvester Parrish
Sylvester Parrish
Editor’s Note: Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual celebration that honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. It was first established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson and has been offi cially recognized by the U.S. government since 1976.
With the help of area resident Judy Keller, The Daily Courier is sharing some stories of locally known African Americans.
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Information was compiled and shared by area resident Judy Keller.
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