
Shades of Red: Our Black History is Love
Intergenerational oral-history circle honoring Black Shiloh neighborhood legacies through first-person storytelling, communal reflection, and shared photographs; neighbors gather to remember ancestors, spark conversation, and strengthen community bonds.
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