RICHMOND, Va. -- Today we kick off a new series, Now and Then, where our Bill Bivens takes us through Richmond History. Today we learn the story of John Mitchell Jr., an African American businessman, newspaper editor, politician, and civil rights activist born here, in Richmond, Virginia.

Today, we learn the story of John Mitchell Jr., an African American businessman, newspaper editor, politician, and civil rights activist born here, in Richmond, Virginia.

Posted at 12:41 PM, Feb 26, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-26 12:41:09-05
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