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Grand Rapids School Honors Hattie Beverly, Its First Black Teacher, by Renaming 113-Year-Old Academy
Grand Rapids Public Schools renamed a 113-year-old academy in honor of Hattie Beverly, its first Black teacher. Learn about her legacy and the dedication ceremony.
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