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Back to EpisodesNashville's Historian Honors Forgotten Past
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Learotha Williams, Nashvilles first Black county historian, honors the citys last known lynching victim, Samuel Smith, with annual memorials. Appointed by Mayor Freddie OConnell, Williams preserves local Black history through projects like the North Nashville Heritage Project and an annual African American history conference. Despite controversy, he continues to highlight overlooked stories, including those of forgotten Civil War laborers and marginalized figures like Z. Alexander Looby and Tara Cole. Through his work, Williams fosters a fuller understanding of Nashvilles past and a better future.
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