Tallahassee, Florida

by Ann Roberts and Althemese Barnes

Book Overview

The African-American community in Tallahassee from the late 1800s to the 1960s was characterized by a persevering spirit, a strong work ethic, and a love for home, family, and community. During that long period of racial inequity, this same community set about developing its own institutions and activities, from Florida A&M University to the annual

Emancipation Proclamation festival, and what emerged was a rich cultural life that produced and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073850551X
• ISBN13: 9780738505510
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.3"