Descendants of historic African American cemetery hope to save endangered burial ground

Homeland’s African American cemetery in Polk County holds a wealth of history, but that history faces multiple threats as the property has been vandalized, abandoned and forgotten with no clear direction on who’s responsible for upkeep.
“I would love to have [someone] come out here to help…so we can see if it's any of our loved ones left,” said Johnnie Miller Jones.
Jones said she has a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives buried in Homeland’s African American cemetery off Old Homeland Cemetery Road. Records show the historic cemetery dates back to at least the late 1800s.
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[@davedforrest1914]

If the church not willing to do its Job ! To preserve black cemetery,give to the lady with the key

[@sharronkelly115]

I live in a black school I help clear out over a decade ago! I got the top floor after living in a basement for 7 years! I find it funny that the majority of the school room apartments are over 90% Caucasian! But I get the top floor with a elevator! WOW God works in my life!

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