Fascinating images of Cincinnati's African-American heritage.
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati was incorporated as a town in 1802. It became a major stop on the Underground Railroad and the gateway to the North for thousands of African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War. Cincinnati's African-American heritage is revealed here through images of African-American life in the community, churches, education, politics, entrepreneurship, civil rights, community benevolence and sports.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780738551449
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Publication Date: 07-25-2007
Pages: 128
Product Dimensions: 9.20h x 6.60w x 0.34d
Series: Black America
About the Author
Moore, Gina Ruffin: - A freelance writer and author of two teacher's guides on black history, Gina Ruffin Moore has a long-standing passion for local history. She acquired the vintage images in this book from archives, libraries, and private collections. Moore currently works for the City of Cincinnati and is a longtime resident of Cincinnati who is active in her community, where she serves as a member of the Woodlawn Planning Commission and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Woodlawn.