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Davenporters of Note: Cecile Cooper

Posted on March 14, 2012 by SCblogger

Cecile Cooper was born April 15, 1900, in Trenton, Missouri.  After high school, Ms. Cooper attended the Madam C.J. Walker School of Beauty Culture in Chicago,* and took courses at Bethune-Cookman College, the University of Iowa, and traveled to Paris, … Continue reading →

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When Davenport Marched

Posted on February 16, 2012 by SCblogger

Davenport Civil Rights History The Davenport Civil Rights Commission recently put together a Walking Tour of Davenport, highlighting sites important to the development of Civil Rights in the city. Landmarks on the tour include businesses, churches . . . and … Continue reading →

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