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Cultural Day at Valiant Cross

Montgomery’s Valiant Cross Academy recently hosted its annual Cultural Day.

The event showcased African-American art, music, poetry and history by students and teachers including co-founder and Principal Anthony Brock.

Brock said Cultural Day is about honoring and sharing African-American culture.

Brock says they had numerous visitors touring the school and learning about African-American culture.

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