African Americans in Pittsburgh chronicles the distinct trends in this African American community. There was never one centralized neighborhood where a majority of the black population lived; and city schools were integrated until after desegregation laws were passed. Photographs captured by famed Pittsburgh photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris show the candid experiences of residents; including the achievements and celebrations of people struggling to put scraps of food on the table.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great MemoriesBy Barbara C. TalbotIt was wonderful to revisit East Boston. I was born there and lived there through the depression and WWII. The pictures of all the buildings brought back nostalgic memories of the buildings that we passed walking to school or to church. playing in the streets. and the closeness of the people living in East Boston during a hard time when many of our sons. brothers. and fathers were being sent out to fight for us.. I sent a copy to my brother who left East Boston High School to join the Navy as a sonar man. patrolling against the U-Boats (German submarines) that were threatening and sinking the ships off of our East Coast.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good East Boston Historical ReadBy Polly GirlGreat writeup and old pictures of East Boston where my father grew up.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bought it because this is where I grew up.By patThis is where I was brought up. Reading about the history before I was born is really enlightening!
