Madison County, Mississippi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738514420)

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.

Author: Jennifer E. Cheeks-Collins
ISBN-10: 073851442X
ISBN-13: 9780738514420
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2002
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.54w x 0.36d