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Cook: The people’s history of Chattanooga

Photo of Randolph Miller from 1910 Photo of Randolph Miller from 1910

By David Cook February 21, 2016 5 min read

David Cook

IF YOU GO

What: People’s History of Chattanooga Poster ExhibitWhen: Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m.Where: Apothecary Gallery, 744 McCallie Ave.Visit peopleshistoryofchattanooga.com for more info.

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Think you know history? Our history?

Can you name the emancipated slave who moved to Chattanooga, learned to read, then began a weekly newspaper devoted to fighting white supremacy?

Who was the Rev. Susine, and why were his marriage ceremonies an act of civil disobedience?

During the civil rights struggle, how many black homes were bombed in Chattanooga? How many acts of arson?