Description
Discover the powerful narrative of 'Across the Tracks: Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre.' This beautifully illustrated book, authored by Alverne Ball and illustrated by Stacey Robinson, serves as both a celebration and memorial to the vibrant community of Greenwood, Oklahoma, often referred to as Black Wall Street. This essential read delves deep into the rich history of Greenwood, a place where Black Americans thrived in a prosperous era before the tragic events of 1921 erased its achievements. ?? With 64 pages of vivid illustrations and insightful storytelling, 'Across the Tracks' highlights the resilience and spirit of the Greenwood community while shedding light on the importance of remembering both its triumphs and tribulations. Ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone wishing to understand the significance of this pivotal moment in American history, this brand-new book is filled with supplementary materials including a detailed preface, timeline, and historical essay, ensuring a comprehensive glimpse into the rise, fall, and rebirth of Black Wall Street. ?? Don't miss out on the chance to learn about a critical part of history and order your copy today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781419755170
Year: 2021
Publisher: ABRAMS
Pages: 64
Description:
One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, Oklahoma
In Across the Tracks: Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre, author Alverne Ball and illustrator Stacey Robinson have crafted a love letter to Greenwood, Oklahoma. Also known as Black Wall Street, Greenwood was a community whose importance is often overshadowed by the atrocious massacre that took place there in 1921.
Across the Tracks introduces the reader to the businesses and townsfolk who flourished in this unprecedented time of prosperity for Black Americans. We learn about Greenwood and why it is essential to remember the great achievements of the community as well as the tragedy which nearly erased it. However, Ball is careful to recount the eventual recovery of Greenwood. With additional supplementary materials including a detailed preface, timeline, and historical essay, Across the Tracks offers a thorough examination of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Black Wall Street.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781419755170
Year: 2021
Publisher: ABRAMS
Pages: 64
Description:
One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, Oklahoma
In Across the Tracks: Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre, author Alverne Ball and illustrator Stacey Robinson have crafted a love letter to Greenwood, Oklahoma. Also known as Black Wall Street, Greenwood was a community whose importance is often overshadowed by the atrocious massacre that took place there in 1921.
Across the Tracks introduces the reader to the businesses and townsfolk who flourished in this unprecedented time of prosperity for Black Americans. We learn about Greenwood and why it is essential to remember the great achievements of the community as well as the tragedy which nearly erased it. However, Ball is careful to recount the eventual recovery of Greenwood. With additional supplementary materials including a detailed preface, timeline, and historical essay, Across the Tracks offers a thorough examination of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Black Wall Street.