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Spartanburg African American Heritage committee previews South Side cultural monument unveiling
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Members of the Spartanburg African American Heritage and Culture Committee told the city council the South Side cultural monument — including educational kiosks and recognition of 15 local sites noted in the Green Book — will be unveiled June 14 and aims to educate residents, honor local leaders and draw visitors.
Members of the Spartanburg African American Heritage and Culture Committee on Monday described the work behind a South Side cultural monument and invited city leaders and the public to an unveiling set for June 14 at 10 a.m.
The committee — which the presenters said has worked for roughly four years documenting local people, places and organizations — told the City Council the monument will include names and images of community leaders, an on-site educational kiosk, and will be located on the city’s south side where downtown meets the neighborhood.
“ The monument will be erected on the south side of town, but it's for the entire city of Spartanburg. The people on that monument will…
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