"Working under several aliases, Mary Elizabeth Bowser was a former slave who operated as a spy for the Union. Unfortunately, little is known about her life and work as a spy; however, she was to believed to have begun teaching Black students at a freemens school after the war."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from A. Donald McEachin:
"The EJ Screening Tool released by @WHCEQ is another important step in the implementation of @POTUS's Justice40 Initiative. It will help bring crucial investments to environmental justice communities, who have borne the brunt of injustice for too long. bit.ly/3LJA6fR" on Feb. 18Read on Twitter
"TODAY is the last day for students to submit their work for the Black History Month Essay Contest. Interested students can send their essay to VA04.projects@mail.house.gov. I am looking forward to reading your pieces!" on Feb. 18Read on Twitter
"I sent a letter with @TimKaine to the @VaDHR_SHPO supporting the nomination of Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground as a national historic place. Given the history & known location of this burial ground, we must honor its value through preservation. bit.ly/3rYvKcY" on Feb. 18Read on Twitter
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