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The Chavis Chronicles
Dr. Frank Smith
Season 6
Episode 609
Dr. Chavis sits down with Dr. Frank Smith, Founder and Executive Director of the African American Civil War Museum, to spotlight the pivotal role of nearly 200,000 Black soldiers who fought for freedom and the Union. Dr. Chavis explores how their courage and sacrifice reshaped the course of the Civil War and why preserving this legacy remains vital for America’s story today.
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