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African Americans in Pittsburgh
Author(s): John M. Brewer Jr.
ISBN: 9780738544878
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 05/19/2006
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Book Description:
African Americans in Pittsburgh chronicles the distinct trends in this African American community. There was never one centralized neighborhood where a majority of the black population lived, and city schools were integrated until after desegregation laws were passed. Photographs captured by famed Pittsburgh photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris show the candid experiences of residents, including the achievements and celebrations of people struggling to put scraps of food on the table.
Author Bio: John M. Brewer Jr. is a historian and consultant for the Pittsburgh Courier archive project, a consultant for the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Charles “Teenie” Harris photograph project, and the curator and founder of the Trolley Station Oral History Center.
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