Black Settlements in Southern Illinois - (American Heritage) by Kimberly France (Paperback)

About the Book

Never before has there been a published record that identifies the Black settlements in each of the lower sixteen counties of Southern Illinois e aware of this legacy, which dates back to the early founding of the Illinois territory, but these communities are an essential part of the region's heritage. Author Kimberly France identifies these historic institutions by the pillars that anchored them. She describes how Black settlement began, how it ended and the untold history that lies between.

Book Synopsis

Never before has there been a published record that identifies the Black settlements in each of the lower sixteen counties of Southern Illinois. Few are aware of this legacy, which dates back to the early founding of the Illinois territory, but these communities are an essential part of the region's heritage. Author Kimberly France identifies these historic institutions by the pillars that anchored them. She describes how Black settlement began, how it ended and the untold history that lies between.

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A Long-Overdue Testament to the Historical Contributions of African Americans in Southern Illinois

About the Author

The author was inspired to write about her ancestors' Black settlements, and through research, she discovered much more. This book only scratches the surface of the rich history of Black settlements in Southern Illinois. Kimberly France is a graduate of Howard University in the District of Columbia and Southern Illinois University in her native Carbondale.