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Paying Tribute to the Life of James Mars at a Witness Stone Ceremony in Norfolk

WSP · May 5, 2021 ·

The ceremony honoring James Mars on Saturday, May 1, ended with drumming led by Angaza Mwando, at right. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan.

By Patrick L. Sullivan in the TriCornerNews on May 5, 2021

NORFOLK — The life of James Mars was celebrated at the Norfolk Congregational Church on Sunday, May 2, with a ceremony marking the unveiling of a witness stone honoring Mars, the last slave bought or sold in Norfolk. Continue reading.

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