African Americans of Petersburg (Images of America) - Softcover

Luqman, Amina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738554146 ISBN 13: 9780738554143

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738554146
• ISBN 13: 9780738554143
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128