Minnesota’s African American history begins in the 1790’s with the arrival of Pierre Bongo (Bonga or Bungo), a free black trader. His son, George, born in 1802, became one of the most important early interpreters of  Ojibwe and other Indian languages in Minnesota.

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It doesn't matter where you are from, heritage is important. This idea is at the heart of the African American Heritage Corridor. The rich past of the corridor points to the bright future for the community it impacts.

 

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