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Floyd Miller interviews Amy Boone about a historical marker for Grover C. Everett in Abilene, discussing its significance and origins.

Send us Fan Mail In a thought-provoking episode of 'It's Everything West Texas,' host Floyd Miller sits down with Amy Boone to discuss a new historical marker in Abilene dedicated to Grover C. Everett, an African American lynched in 1922. The conversation traces the origins of this project back to Dr. Robert Wallace and students at McMurray University and highlights the importance of acknowledging and understanding past racial injustices. With a dedication ceremony planned for Juneteent...

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Host: Floyd Miller

Guest: Amy Boone

Topics covered

• historical markers
• racial injustice
• Abilene history
• community projects
• African American history

Keywords

• historical marker
• Grover C. Everett
• lynching
• racial injustice
• Abilene
• McMurray University
• Dr. Robert Wallace
• Juneteenth

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Organizations: McMurray University

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