User:Erinod333

I live in Lexington, KY. My interest area is local history, particularly of women and African Americans in the Bluegrass area of state. I was first inspired to become an editor when I began in 2017 to volunteer at Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument. This Civil War historic site is the Union Army location where 10,000 United States Colored Troops were recruited and trained. This is its most important legacy. Upon their enlistment, the enslaved men became emancipated. Over 3,000 of these troops’ family members were freed from slavery as well. I majorly contributed to the article. I have a background in journalism, specifically in Central Appalachia. I have also been an educator. Articles I have initiated are Henry A. Tandy, previously enslaved, became a successful building contractor and entrepreneur specializing in decorative stone masonry and brick work started a construction firm in Lexington, Ky. Coal Employment Project, an advocacy and support group for women coal miners Dr. Zirl A. Palmer, a Lexington, Ky. Black pharmacist, businessman, and activist who was the target of a KKK bombing in 1968 In addition to Camp Nelson Heritage National Monument, I have contributed to these articles E. Belle Mitchell R.C.O. Benjamin Rev. John Gregg Fee African Cemetery No. 2 Henry Clay United Mine Workers Unites States Women’s Bureau (Dept of Labor) Arnold Miller, a president of the United Mine Workers of America Martha Jackson, an art collector and gallery owner Richard Trumka president of United Mine Workers Sam Church, president of United Mine Workers