Tag: Legacy in Sycamore
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The remarkable story of Allen Sims, the first black male graduate from Sycamore High School in 1924. Delve into the history of the Sims family, including Eugene “Dixie” Sims, a renowned boxer turned owner of the famous Dixie…
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