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Cincinnati

By Moore, Gina Ruffin
Cincinnati
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati was 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. This heritage is revealed through fascinating images of African-American life in the community, churches, education, politics, entrepreneurship, civil rights, and sports.

Details

Authors: Moore, Gina Ruffin
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780738551449
ISBN10: 0738551449
Page Count: 128
Dimensions: 6.6x0.34x9.2
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)

Description

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.

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