Photography Disclaimer: Attendance at Royal Oak Public Library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and/or electronic publicity for the Royal Oak Public Library. Read more

Detroit History Series: Detroit's Black Bottom Community

Wed, Feb 10
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Friends Auditorium

Featured Programs, Adult, Detroit History Series

Author Jeremy Williams will be on hand to present the history of a Detroit’s Black Bottom Community. Between 1914 and 1951, Black Bottom's black community emerged out of the need for black migrants to find a place for themselves. During World War I through World War II, Black Bottom became a social, cultural, and economic center of struggle and triumph, as well as a testament to the tradition of black self-help and community-building strategies that have been the benchmark of black struggle. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

100 of 100 places available.
50 of 50 places available on the waitlist.

The registration is closed

Comments (0) add comment