Madison County, Mississippi by Jennifer Cheekscollins

Madison County, Mississippi by Jennifer Cheekscollins

Known as the Land Between Two Rivers, Madison County is situated between the Pearl River to the east and the Big Black River to the west. It was created in 1828, and African slaves were among its earliest settlers. As the county grew, the African-American society began to create roots in this region, and their legacy continues to this day. Black America: Madison County explores a community marked by struggle, poverty, and segregation, a community that finally gained its voice during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. This volume celebrates the lives of Madison County's black residents-past and present-and tells their story through vintage photographs.

Cheeks-Collins, Jennifer E.: - Jennifer E. Cheeks-Collins serves as the assistant director of the Gwinnett History Museum. She brings to Black America: Gwinnett County a deep appreciation for those who came before her to create history, and in this memorable tribute, she makes a commendable effort to preserve it.

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ISBN 13	9780738514420
ISBN 10	073851442X
Title	Madison County, Mississippi
Author	Jennifer Cheekscollins
Series	Black America Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2002-09-25
Number of pages	128
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