Tag: the other alexandria
The Other Alexandria: Sarah A. Gray: Principal of Hallowell School
By Char McCargo Bah
During the Civil War, contrabands, former enslaved people, entered Union controlled areas for protection, food, shelter and clothing. They also needed...
The Other Alexandria: A 150-year history of the Contee-Gibson Family
By Char McCargo Bah
Few African American families in Alexandria have lived on one block for almost 150 years like the Contee-Gibson family.
Myron Contee is...
Your Views: McKee amassed wealth in Philadelphia not Alexandria
To the editor:
Char McCargo Bah, in her July 8 column “The Other Alexandria: Colonel John McKee, from indenture to millionaire,” claims that “John...