The African American Midwest
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Title
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The African American Midwest
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Description
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It is a database providing information on the history of the African American experience in the American Midwest. It specifically provides information on categories such as history, the midwestern states, and power. Furthermore, it provides an interactive map with information on anti-black violence in the midwest.
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Abstract
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This database discusses the early history of the black experience in the American Midwest. It also details the migration of African Americans to the Midwest. It discussed forms of violence and discrimination against African Americans in the Midwest, including information about lynching and police brutality. Several legal cases involved with civil rights are also analyzed and discussed. Finally, it details the different forms of power that African Americans have held in the Midwest, including political power, careers, and media presence.
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Access Rights
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Public
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Contributor
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Producers: Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, Lend Slay Frison III, Jenna Hanchard, Donald Hancock, Dr. Ashley Howard, Dr. Erik McDuffie, Dr. Crystal Moten, Dr. Terrion L. Williamson, Christopher W. Wilson.
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Advisors: Daniel Bergin, Ruth Ezell, Jim Kirchherr.
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Coverage
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The American Midwest
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Date Copyrighted
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2023
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Has Part
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An in progress documentary about the fight for freedom in the Midwest.
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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The African American Midwest
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Rights
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All rights reserved
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Rights Holder
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The African American Midwest
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Spatial Coverage
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The American Midwest
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Subject
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History of the African American experience in the American Midwest
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Type
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Historical
