River Jordan: African American Urban Life in the Ohio Valley

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Focusing on the historical significance of the Ohio River, the book explores African American experiences in the Ohio Valley cities of Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. It traces the journey from the arrival of the first black settlers through the challenges of racial hostility to the Civil Rights movement. Joe Trotter provides a comprehensive examination of this community's struggles and triumphs, enriched with 21 photographs and 5 maps that illustrate their rich history and cultural landscape.