Tag: Robert Smalls
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South Carolina will honor Robert Smalls, the first Black man with a Statehouse statue, celebrating his heroic escape from slavery and lifelong fight for equality.
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The incredible journey of Robert Smalls, from a childhood in slavery to becoming the first Black U.S. Navy pilot.
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