{"product_id":"suffolk-9780738541778","title":"Suffolk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating history of Suffolk's heroic African-American community. A must-have for African-American and Virginia history enthusiasts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the \u003ci\u003eCivil War\u003c\/i\u003e, African-Americans throughout Suffolk and Nansemond County fought against injustice by demanding equality before the law, the right to vote, and equal access to schools, employment, and professions. Because of their tolerance and sense of fortitude, they were able to own land and businesses and to establish churches, schools, and social organizations that paved the way for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eSuffolk\u003c\/i\u003e is a result of the many contributions made by countless pioneers in education, business, religion, social organizations, and community leadership. In this volume, Suffolk native and archivist Annette Montgomery shares timeless, evocative images and passages for all to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Montgomery, Annette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/26\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738541778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.28h x 6.48w x 0.38d","brand":"Annette Montgomery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962697199691,"sku":"9780738541778","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_3f2f0e02-39f2-4c0d-9aa6-c93db42df428.jpg?v=1605736228","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/suffolk-9780738541778","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}