Valley book project nearly ready in time for Black History Month

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
ANSONIA — A book project featuring the biographies of close to 70 African-Americans from the Valley is coming to fruition.
The book, “Notable Valley African-Americans,” is at the printer, Toya Graham said recently. A sample copy is expected to be ready for proofreading soon, she said. “We hope to have it out in February for Black History Month,” Graham said.
The idea is to document the achievements of African-Americans who grew up in the community as well as to teach the younger generation about the importance of getting an education and working toward their goals.

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