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Program highlights area's deep roots to Underground Railroad
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year ago— A small village in the Abingtons played a significant role in the Underground Railroad and E.J. Murphy works to bring that history to the forefront. Murphy, program manager of the Comm's " ...
Community crusader: Waverly Comm's Maria Wilson to retire after life dedicated to serving others
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 21—Maria Beardell Wilson found the Waverly Community House at a pivotal time. She had just moved to the Abingtons and as a new mother, decided to stay at home for a while following a rewarding ...
'Change the world:' Black history lessons in NEPA motivate, inspire students
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 21—Elaine Tirado-Fernandez focused on Nina Simone's eyes. A little highlighting made the singer and activist pop off the paper. "She's really interesting," said Elaine, a sophomore at Scranton ...
Celebrating Black History in Wilkes-Barre
WBRE via Yahoo News· 3 months agoWILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local college celebrated Black History Month all February long, finishing up with a special event earlier Wednesday evening. The university held ...
