Unveiling History: A Veterans Discovery of the First African American Woman at Bay Pines VA - A book detailing the life of Deotha Parsons, the first African American woman employed at the Bay Pines VA in the 1940s, was found in the facilitys archives. The discovery led to a heartwarming reunion with Parsons grandchildren, who expressed amazement at their grandmothers historic role. The book will be digitally preserved and given to the family, ensuring Parsons legacy lives on.

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