… is believed that he is the only black man in the state of Michigan to hold such a leadership position outside of the all black posts in cities like Detroit. Lavina was a trailblazer in her own right, serving as president of the local chapter of the Women's Relief Corps, an auxiliary organization of the Grand army of the Republic. The WRC not only supported the mission to aid union veterans, but also assisted former army nurses and promoted patriotism through education. (13:10–13:20)
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Asserts that Lavina served as president of the local chapter of the Women's Relief Corps.
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