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Tallahassee Golf Course Sale Sparks Outrage Over Enslaved Graves
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
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Tallahassee residents are demanding city officials halt the sale of a golf course built atop the graves of enslaved people. Archaeologists confirmed 23 graves and 14 possible burial sites on the property. The city has leased the land for $1 a year since 1956, and now plans to sell it for $1.25 million — without fulfilling its promise of a memorial. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:
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