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The post discusses the complex histories of Tisquantum (Squanto) and Sacagawea, both indigenous figures crucial to early American colonization. It highlights their contributions as guides and translators, while underscoring the darker realities of colonization, including enslavement, loss, and exploitation, ultimately revealing the multifaceted identities and experiences of Native Americans.
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Our own Marlo details the historical significance of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Biddleville, the oldest predominantly Black neighborhood in the city. Founded in 1878, the church grew alongside the Black community, but its physical structure deteriorated over time. Efforts to preserve it highlight broader issues of gentrification and neglect of Black history in Charlotte.

