Pacoima celebrates the new Nancy Avery Square, honoring the late Black postmaster
The tribute comes during Black History Month, as Avery was the first African American selected as postmaster of a major U.S. post office.
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The tribute comes during Black History Month, as Avery was the first African American selected as postmaster of a major U.S. post office.
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