Published 05/17/2022 7:01:38 p.m.

After Controversy, Montpelier Board of Directors Elects 11 Descendants of the Enslaved

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The board that manages former President James Madison's Montpelier estate elected 11 new members. The vote came two months after the board retracted a commitment to share power with a group representing African Americans. The new board members include scholars, historians, two university deans and former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien.

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After Controversy, Montpelier Board of Directors Elects 11 Descendants of the Enslaved

The board that manages former President James Madison’s estate elected 11 members representing descendants of people once enslaved there.

05/17/2022 6:56:41 p.m.·United States

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Montpelier Foundation elects 11 descendants of slaves

ORANGE, Va. (AP) - The board that manages former President James Madison’s Montpelier estate in Virginia elected 11 new members representing descendants of people once enslaved there. Monday's vote came two months after the board had retracted a commitment to share power with a group representing African Americans who trace their roots to the historic estate.New members were selected from 20 nominees submitted last month by the Montpelier Descen…

05/17/2022 7:01:38 p.m.·Richmond, United States

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