The construction of the Panama Canal stands as one of the most remarkable engineering achievements of the early 20th century. However, the role of African Americans in this monumental project is often overlooked. Thousands of Black workers, primarily from the Caribbean, played a crucial role in building the canal under grueling and discriminatory conditions.
Washington, D.C., began removing Black Lives Matter Plaza on Monday, just days after Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to redesign the space.
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