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The Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail is a vital initiative dedicated to preserving the history of the local Black community.
Among the places and people highlighted along the trail is Mary Jean Price Walls, a key figure in the history of Missouri State University.
Dr. Lyle Foster, business owner and faculty member in the department of sociology, anthropology and gerontology at Missouri State University, explains the importance of Walls' story.