Baltimore

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The Baltimore African-American community has greatly influenced the town's development, with well-known personalities and cultural contributions. Baltimore has been a gathering place for renowned individuals like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington,... Read more

The Baltimore African-American community has greatly influenced the town's development, with well-known personalities and cultural contributions. Baltimore has been a gathering place for renowned individuals like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and boxer Joe Louis. Billie Holiday, Frederick Douglass, and Thurgood Marshall have also called Baltimore home. Through their hard work and determination, the local African-American community has made significant strides and created a better future.

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The Baltimore African-American community, with its well-known personalities and cultural contributions, has greatly influenced the town's development. Over the years, Baltimore has been a gathering place for numerous renowned individuals. Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and boxer Joe Louis are among the many notable figures who have graced the city with their presence. Billie Holiday, Frederick Douglass, and Thurgood Marshall have also called Baltimore home. However, it is the dedicated members of the local African-American community who have truly left a lasting impact. Through their hard work and determination, they have made significant strides in advancing themselves and creating a better future.

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Subject: History

Brand: Arcadia Publishing

Publisher Date: 09/27/1999

Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.50 x 0.28

UPC: 9780738501321

Pages: 128