The Multigenerational Development of Oklahoma City's African American Community as an Urban Ethnic Enclave
Description:
This dissertation examines the history and importance of Oklahoma City's Black Ethnic Enclave. It focuses on how this community developed over generations and the role of its leaders in shaping its identity, despite facing segregation. The settlement in this region began in 1889 when unassigned lands in central Indian Territory were opened for homesteaders by the US government. As a result, Oklahoma City became one of the major towns and eventually the state's capital. Most historical accounts …
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Date:
July 2023
Creator:
Ritt-Coulter, Edith Mae
Partner:
UNT Libraries