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Roots in the Valley

Writings on Hudson Valley Black history and heritage, from a co-founder of the African American Archive of Columbia County.

Newsletter · By Lisa Fludd-Smith · English · US · Official site

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Sep 20, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 20, 2026

    Hate and Exhaustion (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Jul 29, 2026

    How we got here (opens the original)

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    Please note: what you read here are my own words and thoughts. I do not use AI to write. Although I’m a co-founder of the African American Archive of Columbia County, my thoughts are my own and don’t necessarily reflect the organization.We all know that right now there are those who aim to, at best, rewrite our history, and at worst, erase it. Not to mention the many aspects of Black history that are not taught in school. So much has already been obscured by the effects time and a critical lack

  3. Issue · Jul 6, 2026

    Do you read the comments? (opens the original)

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    If you’re on social media and you see a post that deals with any aspect of race or injustice, do you read the comments?Have you seen comments like this?<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="382" src="https://substackcdn.com

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