WBFO s Thomas O Neil-White reports.
Leading the tour was Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Chairwoman Lillie Wiley-Upshaw, who said this showcase is not only part of Buffalo’s history, but a part of American History, too.
“It’s just incredible that we have these structures so we can continue to tell these stories,” she said “And yes, it’s important because these folks had an impact, not only on things locally, but nationally. We know that Mary Talbert hosted the first meeting of the Niagara Movement, which was a precursor to the NAACP. And she, herself, was a member of the church.”