Kansas City
Discover the rich African-American history of Kansas City since 1803. From the contributions of individuals like Tom Bass, Emily Fisher, Sam Sheperd, and Hiram Young, to the vibrant jazz scene led by musicians such as Julie Lee, Bennie Moten, Joe Turner, and Count Basie in the 1920s and '30s. Explore the establishment of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team, the Kansas City Call newspaper, and the election of the city's first black mayor, Emanuel Cleaver. With 200+ vintage images, experience the beautiful mosaic of the African-American community.
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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.
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Subject: History
Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Publisher Date: 01/24/2007
Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.50 x 0.28
UPC: 9780738534480
Pages: 128
