The Enigmatic Relationship of Mary Barnes and Sam Cabell
Discover how formerly enslaved Mary Barnes Cabell secured land in Kanawha County, establishing the town of Institute and paving the way for West Virginia State University.
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African American Public Dissent In West Virginia
How public tensions of African American leaders openly advanced debate and provide forums for philosophical disagreement.
We Must Stand for Our Democracy
Much like Nero fiddling while Rome was on fire, far too many of our politicians are more interested in self-preservation than preserving our democracy.