Book of Donmon Teith

Indiana Blacks in the Twentieth Century Emma Lou Thornbrough Edited and with a final chapter by Lana Ruegamer Sequel to Thornbroug's early groundbreaking study

Presenting the history of African Americans in a northern state from their first arrival in the eighteenth century, this study covers their developing legal and

Indianapolis has long been steeped in important moments in African American history, from businesswoman Madame C. J. Walker's success to the rise of the Ku Klux

"A remarkable, poignant collection." —Choice "This oral history of black Madison is an invaluable primary document for students, general readers, and scholars

This history of the black community of Indianapolis in the 20th century focuses on methods of political action -- protracted negotiations, interracial coalition