Patchwork 250: How Roanoke native Edward Dudley broke barriers as nation’s first Black Ambassador
Read full article: Patchwork 250: How Roanoke native Edward Dudley broke barriers as nation’s first Black AmbassadorA state historical marker at the corner of Gilmer Avenue and Gainesboro Road honors Edward Dudley, a Roanoke native who became the United States’ first Black ambassador and built a remarkable career as a civil-rights lawyer, diplomat, and jurist.