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Lavita Logan

If you are with the media, and would like to be in touch with the organizers of this project to schedule an interview, please send inquiries to Lavita Logan: lavita@westmarion.org.

Here are articles and stories on the project:

Feb 6, 2021: https://mcdowellnews.com/news/local/a-hero-honored-iconic-old-fort-man-honored-with-mlk-spirit-award/article_85018c68-6807-11eb-b717-f7f2f627ea6f.html 

Jan 19, 2021: https://thelaurelofasheville.com/arts/old-fort-mural-honors-civil-rights-heroes/

Sept 21, 2020: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2020/09/21/mural-honors-old-fort-black-history/5853261002/

Sept. 18, 2020: https://wlos.com/news/local/old-fort-mural-is-a-reminder-of-an-important-era-in-towns-history 

Sept 16, 2020:  https://mcdowellnews.com/news/a-lasting-tribute-old-fort-celebrates-civil-rights-heroes-with-mural/article_de89efa0-f859-11ea-971c-b7b086c43c46.html  

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