The Hill
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The Republic of Liberia was controversial when founded by free Black emigrants from America during the darkest days of slavery.
Today , it stands as a symbol of a successful colonial experiment by African Americans .
The country holds little sway in the U.S. public imagination today , a neglect that needs correction during Black History Month .
Black tourists seeking to connect with the African past should consider it as well.
The U.S. dragged its feet until 1862 , when President Lincoln recognized it during the Civil War .
Today , Liberia is a stable constitutional republic of 5.5 million people, one of only two African states to avoid European colonization.
Roger House : What is important for Black History Month is the appreciation of the daring shown by the early pioneers.
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