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Local Black History Figures
Follow the links below to learn more about local figures in Black History.
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Cher Best - local radio icon
Deanna Brown - charity worker, radio DJ, business owner, and James Brown's daughter
James Brown - the Godfather of Soul and the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business; an incredible singer and dancer
Tyrone J. Butler - founder of Augusta Mini Theatre, which provides instruction in the arts to all
Minnesota Fattz - local radio icon
Lucius Holsey - strong promoter of biracial cooperation, founder of Paine College
Austin Jefferson - instrumental in securing a land donation for the Aiken County school that bears his name, Jefferson Elementary
Augustus Roberson Johnson - Augusta educator for whom A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet High School is named
Lucy Craft Laney - one of Georgia's most influential educational leaders
Ed McIntyre - first African-American mayor of Augusta, spearheaded Riverwalk
Butterfly McQueen - Gone with the Wind actress; spent winters in Augusta
Judge John "Jack" Ruffin, Jr. - civil rights activist; Augusta's first African-American superior court judge
Edward Tarver - first African-American US Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia
Know of an influential local figure in black history not listed here? Let us know!
Interested in a little getaway this winter? Check out some snowy sites that are sure to bring you and your family joy this season.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Bike along the Truckee River, hop on a carriage ride, or visit Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum!
Stowe, Vermont
Check out the home of Ben and Jerry, at the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, visit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, or tempt your taste buds with Laughing Moon Chocolates.
Denver, Colorado
See Mile High Stadium, up close and personal, visit the Children's Museum of Denver, or just enjoy the beauty and shopping of the downtown area.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Do some fly fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters, hike or bike at Sun Valley White Clouds, or go indoors and take up some bowling at Sun Valley Lodge.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Visit the largest mall in America ... the Mall of America! With more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and a miniature golf course, it will be a sure hit for the whole family!
Check out some other fun destinations and more about the destinations above here!
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