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Searching for the lost graves of Louisiana’s enslaved people

Searching for the lost graves of Louisiana’s enslaved people

There are thousands of enslaved people buried in Louisiana’s industrial corridor. But their locations have remained a mystery. Until now. Using historical maps and aerial photos, we can locate these possible graves. [The New York Times]

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