Category Archives: Black People of Alexandria

The Life and Times of the Livery Man: Moses Stevens

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “The Life and Times of the Livery Man: Moses Stevens,” August 22, 2019. Moses Steven was a man on a mission. He was born in 1843 in Orange County, Virginia. … Continue reading →

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Making History – The Dream Team

Posted on August 11, 2019 by

Parker-Gray School was a school that gave African American children a chance to achieve their goals and to dream what they wanted in life. The teachers groomed their students to be the best in whatever they wanted to be. For … Continue reading →

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Coming Home to Old Alexandria

Posted on July 26, 2019 by

Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “Coming Home to Old Alexandria”– dated July 25 – 31, 2019. Many African Americans migrated from Alexandria, Virginia for different reasons. The Franklin family migrated early in the 19th century … Continue reading →

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Roger C. Anderson

Posted on July 4, 2019 by

Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “He Loved His People and His Community”– dated July 4 – 10, 2019. Mr. Roger C. Anderson was one of several people who helped spark my interest in African American … Continue reading →

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