{"product_id":"african-americans-of-canton-ohio-nadine-mcilwain-9781467141369","title":"African Americans of Canton, Ohio: Treasures of Black History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNadine McIlwain and Geraldine Radcliffe reveal the celebrated legends, unsung heroes and historic firsts of African Americans residing in the Canton community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Canton's earliest days, the black population has contributed to the city's, and even the nation's, prominence and prosperity. During World War II, nineteen-year-old Harold White joined the famed Tuskegee Airmen of the Ninety-Ninth Fighter Squadron. Only a few years later, Dorothy White persevered through prejudice to become Canton's first black teacher, paving the way for a long line of dedicated teachers stretching to the present day. Renowned R\u0026amp;B group the O'Jays formed in Canton, and professional golfer Renee Powell is just one of many local athletes to reach the heights of her profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nadine McIlwain, Geraldine Radcliffe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1467141364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467141369\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Nadine McIlwain","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43936119980287,"sku":"9781467141369","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_f224ff33-31cb-49de-ab94-6a7520891b28.jpg?v=1681423703","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/african-americans-of-canton-ohio-nadine-mcilwain-9781467141369","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}