It was the day before Independence Day; 1831. As his bride; Lucie; was about to be “sold down the river†to the slave markets of New Orleans; young Thornton Blackburn planned a daring—and successful—daylight escape from Louisville. But they were discovered by slave catchers in Michigan and slated to return to Kentucky in chains; until the black community rallied to their cause. The Blackburn Riot of 1833 was the first racial uprising in Detroit history.
#164348 in Books 2010-11-09 2010-11-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.33 x .96 x 8.28l; 2.30 #File Name: 0345515897256 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Blacks In The History Of SportsBy Blue ReaderI bought two of these as gifts for friends and they love them. Wonderful examples of Black athletes and their contributions to the history of sports in the United States. Well written with quality photographs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great book.By SherryIt was beyond my expectations. A great book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I have a great passion and knowledge of our ancestors history from the ...By Maceo"Say It Loud" is a superlative book! A masterpiece! A historical work marvel! Unlike Barbara S and Mass; that use this platform to spew their resentment of the author for bashing The Patriots. And; what makes Barbara's argument about the book so myopic; according to her own acknowledgement; she hasn't even read it!But; getting back to the book; it is very well written and illustrated. Plus; the history of the numerous and varied African American Athletes is illuminating. I have a great passion and knowledge of our ancestors history from the origin of humanity in Africa; to the first great civilizations that sprang up in Africa: Predynastic Kemet; Kemet; Ancient Ghana; Mali; Songhay. From Queen Hatshepsut to Queen Nzingha to Harriet Tubman to Ida Bell Wells. From Buddy Bolden to the great Louis Armstrong. The Great Black Jockies to the great William Felton Russell.My point? This is a great book! It is invaluable as a teaching tool; historical reference for young children; teenagers; especially Black children who will not get this information in the public school system! So; in a few words; read it for yourself! And; please by no means rely on anyone who has not even opened the book!!Have a magnificent day!!
