Tag: first Black Michigander at West Point
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Clarence Davenport Jr., the first Black Michigander to attend and graduate from West Point, overcame racial barriers to build a distinguished military career. Honored on Memorial Day, his legacy underscores the importance of voting rights and civic duty.
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