August 11, 2026 - Macon County African American Heritage Trail Co-Chairs, Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Julia Livingston, joined Byers & Co to talk about the new Preston Jackson sculpture of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. at the Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, the next historical land marker on the trail, an upcoming mural, and The Big Read. Listen to the podcast now!

<p>August 11, 2026 - Macon County African American Heritage Trail Co-Chairs, Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Julia Livingston, joined Byers &amp; Co to talk about the new Preston Jackson sculpture of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. at the Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, the next historical land marker on the trail, an upcoming mural, and The Big Read. Listen to the podcast now!</p>

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