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Josh Parker talks about Julian Carr & how he impacted much of the history we know through his work in local industry. While Carr's economic contributions to Durham are significant parts of the city's history, his support of white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan must also be acknowledged. Carr, who served as a private in the Confederacy, spoke favorably of slavery and violence against African Americans.
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