100 years ago, Blacks had 24 hours to leave Johnstown, Pa.
Read Full Article in The New Pittsburgh Courier
‘One of the most horrific racial injustices in Western Pennsylvania’
Our most sincere congratulations are extended to Branch member Cody McDevitt for being the driving force in obtaining a historical marker for the banishment of African Americans from Johnstown Pa on September 7, 1923.
This was one of the greatest ethnic cleansings in the history of Pennsylvania. Please see the attached.
I plan on going to Johnstown Pa on November 9th at 12:00 noon to support Cody in this most important accomplishment. I will be departing from the Dollar Bank Parking lot at 10:00 AM at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center which is located in Monroeville Pa. We will take Route 22 to Johnstown.
Our Negro Mountain Historic Marker ceremony held on October 9, 2023 has been featured in many newspapers. We have been invited to be a part of several podcasts and a TV program. I would like to thank and congratulate all of you who participated in the planning and execution of the program and for all who attended.
Negro Mountain African American Historic Site in Garrett County Maryland is the first Black History Marker in Garrett County Maryland. Our Branch made history by changing forever the historical landscape in Garrett County Maryland.
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Blessings,
Ronald B.
DR. EDNA B. MCKENZIE BRANCH OF ASALH 