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09/26/2023
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Sept. 26
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Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Peggy Chong, known as the blind history lady, discusses the significance of blind individuals in history and the importance of preserving blind history. She shares stories of successful blind individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics. Peggy highlights the story of Thomas David Shaw, a blind US senator and congressman, who fought for the rights of blind people despite facing opposition. She emphasizes the need for actively preserving blind history and encourages the incorporation of blind history into educational programs. Peggy also mentions her own projects and resources for accessing blind history.
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