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Photo essay: Juneteenth volunteers clean historic grave sites of former slaves

Volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up the neglected grave sites of at least 20 former enslaved people that were discovered in Fort Bend County last year. Independent photographer Annie Mulligan documented the group’s efforts over Juneteenth weekend.

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June 19, 2023 12:00 AM
Photo essay: Juneteenth volunteers clean historic grave sites of former slaves

Houston Landing

by Annie Mulligan / Independent Photographer

Volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up the neglected grave sites of at least 20 former enslaved people that were discovered in Fort Bend County last year. Independent photographer Annie Mulligan documented the group’s efforts over Juneteenth weekend.

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