Charlotte, North Carolina

by Amy Rogers and Vermelle Diamond Ely

Book Overview

Join authors Vermelle Diamond Ely, Grace Hoey Drain, and Amy Rogers as they celebrate the rich history of the black community in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As in many cities in the early 20th-century South, the African-American citizens of Charlotte created their own society that mirrored the larger white community. Yet, black Charlotte was always self-sustaining, with its own schools, library, and businesses. Second Ward High School...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073851375X
• ISBN13: 9780738513751
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 6.6"