A Peoria church will be one of 13 inaugural sites on a new Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois. The locations will feature commemorative plaques detailing their historical significance. Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church at 511 N. Richard Allen Drive is the only location outside of Chicago. The... read full story
"We want to recognize Peoria Defense Captain Mark Clark, who is just as important as anyone else in the Black Panther Party,"
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