
The city of Petersburg has distinguished itself as a special place for African American history. African Americans in Petersburg have overcome racial and political obstacles placed in their paths. The city was the site of one of the largest free black populations in the South leading up to the Civil War, and more black soldiers participated in the Siege of Petersburg than in any other Civil War en...
Series: Images of America
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (January 19, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738554146
ISBN-13: 978-0738554143
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Amazon Rank: 2643678
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A very compelling book, that shows you with the help of photographs stories that are most of the times hidden, the history of the African Americans. In this case in the city od Petersburg.I titally recommend this book....
he city is the location of First Baptist Church, the nation’s oldest black church; has produced trailblazers in political life, including Virginia’s first black mayor; and is the site of the famous Halifax Triangle, a thriving black business district. This diverse and poignant collection of photographs reveals a heritage rich in entrepreneurial spirit, devotion to church life, and unshakable courage in the struggle for civil rights.