Stamp, and a keynote address by Loyola University maryland professor karsonya wise whitehead. Alelia it is my pleasure to introduce broderick johnson. Please quiet down and join me in welcoming mr. John jarvis. Good afternoon. Its a great honor to be here with you at this incredible to celebratecheon the contribution of africanamericans to the memory of the United States of america. Gardner, sylvia cyrus. In two, the National Park service are celebrating our centennial. Year centennial theme is Hallowed Ground. This years theme is directly connected to the National Parks it prompts us to reflect on the legacy of national africanamericans. When i became the director in 2009 i made it a priority of the National Heart service to use our parks to create civic dialogue to reawaken history and create new memories. We are encouraging all americans to find your parks. Find that Hallowed Ground that resonates with you. Those Hallowed Grounds can include National Parks such as Carter G Woodson a
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