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Melvin Watt: Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, a granddaughter of slaves and a native of Henderson, North Carolina, was born in June of…

On the recordApril 12, 1999
Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, a granddaughter of slaves and a native of Henderson, North Carolina, was born in June of 1883.
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina
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Apr 12, 1999

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Honoring Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown's contributions to education and African American community.

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