I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Richard Stewart. Known locally as the honorary “Mayor of Pocahontas Island,” Stewart was born, raised and lived most of his life in Petersburg, Virginia. He was a tireless advocate for the small historic Black community of Pocahontas Island and its rich history that went b…
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