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African Americans of Wichita

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The African American community of Wichita is as old as the city itself, dating back to early pioneers, cowboys, and business figures. Once relatively integrated, Wichita became more segregated as the 20th century unfolded. In response, African Americans developed a lively neighborhood downtown with its own businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. World War II brought new populations to work in the aircraft industry and set the stage for profound changes. In the 1950s, a younger generation of leaders challenged racism and discrimination, unleashing a period of change that was both hopeful and painful. In recent years, the African American community has become more complex, with generations of established families joined by recent transplants, emigrants from Africa, and children of mixed marriages. While challenges remain, African Americans are more visible than ever before in local life, evident in politics, business, sports, and education.

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Series: Images of America Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.

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  • Release date: October 12, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781439653456
  • File size: 67449 KB
  • Release date: October 12, 2015

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  • ISBN: 9781439653456
  • File size: 67449 KB
  • Release date: October 12, 2015

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The African American community of Wichita is as old as the city itself, dating back to early pioneers, cowboys, and business figures. Once relatively integrated, Wichita became more segregated as the 20th century unfolded. In response, African Americans developed a lively neighborhood downtown with its own businesses, churches, schools, and organizations. World War II brought new populations to work in the aircraft industry and set the stage for profound changes. In the 1950s, a younger generation of leaders challenged racism and discrimination, unleashing a period of change that was both hopeful and painful. In recent years, the African American community has become more complex, with generations of established families joined by recent transplants, emigrants from Africa, and children of mixed marriages. While challenges remain, African Americans are more visible than ever before in local life, evident in politics, business, sports, and education.

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  • Details

    Publisher:
    Arcadia Publishing Inc.

    Kindle Book
    Release date: October 12, 2015

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781439653456
    File size: 67449 KB
    Release date: October 12, 2015

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781439653456
    File size: 67449 KB
    Release date: October 12, 2015

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  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English