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In the Queen Village neighborhood, construction workers unearthed human remains on a playground site, leading archaeologists to uncover a significant burial ground established in 1810 for the Mother Bethl AME Church. Originally a cemetery for the African-American community, it is estimated that between 3,000 and 5,000 individuals were buried there. This discovery shone a light on the often-overlooked history of the city’s African-Americans and serves as a poignant reminder of their struggles for recognition and remembrance.