The following is the third of a four-part series on local African-Americans who are making positive contributions to their community. Part 4 will be published in Sunday's Viewpoints page. Delving into history books and other sources reveals the extraordinary achievements of black Americans.
Makers of contemporary black history: Part 3 Commander J.R. Holloway
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