Black Legacy: A History of New York's African Americans

by William Loren Katz

Discover the complete Black history of New York--from 1609 to the present--by the award-winning author of Breaking the Chains and Black Indians. For readers 12 and up.

Includes a new intro and last chapter with insights on modern-day movements like Black Lives Matter, plus 50+ historical maps, illustrations, and photos. Essential for NY teachers, librarians and teens.

From the arrival of the first enslaved Africans...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1644214393
• ISBN13: 9781644214398
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Triangle Square
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher