Refurbished plaque connects John Black Public School students to Pierpoint history

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Refurbished plaque connects John Black Public School students to Pierpoint history

FERGUS – It has been nearly 30 years since a plaque commemorating the life of Richard Pierpoint was first installed at John Black Public School, but it is clear the marker continues to play an important role in connecting students to Black history. The recently refurbished plaque was unveiled anew on May 2 at a ceremony during which several students read statements highlighting their connections to the land that bears the name of the early pione…