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History's Noël Voltz comments on neglect of Black burial sites

MEDIA | March 3, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

Ohio's forgotten Black cemeteries hold rich history of the state's pioneers
The Ohio NewsroomNoël Voltz, assistant professor of history at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that neglect of Black burial sites is widespread, highlighting unmarked cemeteries in Ohio. Preserving them respects the dignity of those buried and prevents the erasure of Black history and community heritage, she added.