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Fort Collins landmarks its first home with Black history significance
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October 27, 2021
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2:02Now PlayingFort Collins is making history by recognizing a small piece of its past.
According to city council documents, a home on Cherry Street is the city's first property to be landmarked because of its connection with Black history.
"Virgil Thomas was the first Black American to graduate from Fort Collins High School," said Kim Medina, the home owner. "So that made us think about this house and its history and how we can help preserve that history."
At a September city council meeting, the measure to landmark the home passed unanimously.
Medina operates an immigration law firm in the Cherry Street home. She said the recognition of the homes history was a step in the right direction.
"When we have an opportunity to help people tell this story, to help people raise their voices, those of us who have more privilege have an obligation to give space to have others tell their stories," she explained. "I feel really fortunate to help share part of that history so it can be shared with others."
BIPOC Alliance leader Rashida Perez helped in the landmark project. She emphasized a designation of this magnitude was long overdue.
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