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The Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was the site of a horrendous lynching in 1906. A new memorial hopes to tell the full story.

Ice-Plex unexpectedly closed July 2 but may return; Ups-N-Downs roller rink is being demolished for a future car wash

State criminal prosecution. no one thought that was going to happen. >> reporter: but a blood thirsty mob dragged johnson from his jail cell and hung him from this bridge. johnsons final words etched in his head stone: "god bless you all, i am a innocent man." as statutes of johnson and attorneys who defended him were unveiled, chattanooga mayor tim kelly issued a formal apology. >> for the miscarriage of justice that occurred on march 19, 1906. ( clapping ) >> reporter: inspired a standing ovat...

The community events that begin tomorrow culminating in Sunday’s dedication of the Ed Johnson Memorial here in Chattanooga will encompass history, art,

NEW HANOVER — Route 663 between Pennsburg and Quakertown is named The John Fries Highway. Have you ever wondered who John Fries was or what he did to have a

Black and white communities are working together to mark the site of a lynching.

The amazing creative team and Stephen Schwartz himself are here to put you "On the Right Track"!

Many people who came of age in the 1950s and 60s view the Supreme Court as a force for good when it comes to race. But the court has often been the most anti-progressive branch of the federal government.

Multi-Day Event In September Planned For The Ed Johnson Memorial Dedication Monday, July 19, 2021 The Ed Johnson Project (EJP) invites the public to attend the dedication of the Ed Johnson Memorial in September.   The multi-day event begins Thursday, Sept. 16 and continues through the weekend to Sunday, Sept. 19 for the final unveiling and dedication of the memorial. Throughout the weekend, events will include history panels, artist talks, art exhibits and other experiences. ...

Society Notebook: In lieu of exhibit, Harpswell citizen historians hold a book launch Stories collected to celebrate the states bicentennial last year were put into a book about the town. By Amy Paradysz Editors Carol Coultas, Rob Porter, John Ott, Sam W. Alexander and Lili Ott. The Harpswell Historical Society and the Merriconeag Grange had collected 20 oral histories and received a $2,000 grant from the Maine Bicentennial Commission to create an exhibit to celebrate the state’s 200th bir...