Tag Archives: Lakeland
College Park Considers How to Address Damage to Historically Black Neighborhood
The city of College Park is looking to rectify the damage done to the historically Black community of Lakeland in the 1970s. Continue reading
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The state of Maryland has awarded grants to three projects on the Route 1 corridor, including two aimed at Black history. Continue reading
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The Long-Forgotten Spot for Black Travelers on Route 1 During Segregation
If you were a Black traveler heading along Route 1 during the segregation era, you had only one option: A little-remembered tourist spot along Lake Artemesia. Continue reading
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The newest piece of public art along the Route 1 corridor commemorates the often-overlooked history of an African-American community in College Park. Painted underneath the Baltimore Avenue bridge over the Paint Branch Creek, the mural recreates photographs of residents of Lakeland, … Continue reading
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