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Patchwork 250: Roanoke native Edward Dudley breaks barriers in 1948 as nation’s first Black Ambassador
Read full article: Patchwork 250: Roanoke native Edward Dudley breaks barriers in 1948 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.