Black History Month: Fraternity honors slaves buried in city cemetery
A wreath, provided by Roberts Funeral Service, was placed on the burial site. {Kassaundra Shanette Lockhart/Davidson Local}
The Eta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted a Service of Commemoration to the slaves buried in the Lexington City Cemetery (State St.) on Sunday, February 20. The service featured a statement regarding the occasion, a history of the fraternity, an invocation, singing by those in attendance, a scripture lesson, a laying of a wreath and a benediction.
All photos courtesy of Kassaundra Shanette Lockhart for Davidson Local and Betty Gregory.
