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VCU to Build Memorial for African Descent Remains Disposed in Well

Virginia Commonwealth University plans to construct a $3.6 million memorial for individuals, primarily of African descent, whose remains were improperly disposed of in a well over a century ago. The East Marshall Street Well Project aims to restore dignity and honor to those affected, with construction set to begin in summer 2027.

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