| African Americans of Petersburg Contributor(s): Luqman, Amina (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738554146 ISBN-13: 9780738554143 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: 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 engagement. The city is the location of First Baptist Church, the nationas oldest black church; has produced trailblazers in political life, including Virginiaas 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 975.558 |
| LCCN: 2008921896 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.88 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Locality - Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia - Geographic Orientation - Virginia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the Siege of Petersburg to the struggle for civil rights, the history of Petersburg's African American community is detailed in this volume. 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 engagement. The 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Luqman, Amina: - Amina Luqman-Dawson is a freelance writer and has published several articles on race, class, and popular culture. The exquisite photographs in this book were compiled from private collections of community members, church collections, museums, and library archives. |