Readers interested in African American history will enjoy this selection of 200 images from Kansas City’s rich African American history.
Since 1803, when York, a slave in the Lewis and Clark expedition, stood on the bluffs overlooking Kansas City, African Americans have contributed to the city’s rich history. Men and women like Tom Bass, Emily Fisher, Sam Sheperd, and Hiram Young built the region in slavery and in freedom. Musicians such as Julie Lee, Bennie Moten, Joe Turner, and Count Basie turned Kansas City into a jazz mecca in the 1920s and ’30s. The professional class made their voice heard with the establishment of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team, the Kansas City Call newspaper, and election of the city’s first black mayor, Emanuel Cleaver. With over 200 vintage images, Kansas City recreates this beautiful mosaic of African-American community.
About the Author
Dr. Delia C. Gillis is an associate professor in history and coordinator of the Africana Studies program at University of Central Missouri.
Product Specifications
Published by Arcadia Publishing, paperback, 2007. 128 pages. 200 images.
