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Cornerstones: The African Americans

Celebrate the lives and the legacy of African Americans in Toledo.

Aired 10/17/2002

Toledo Stories

Cornerstones: The African Americans

Special | 50m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Celebrate the lives and the legacy of African Americans in Toledo.

African Americans came to Toledo seeking freedom. Denied many opportunities based on the color of their skin, they were nonetheless determined to be part of this modern, industrialized city. They energized Toledo by building their own churches, business and institutions, many of which remain active today. Celebrate the lives and the legacy of community leaders like Ella P. Stewart and Art Tatum.

Aired 10/17/2002

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Toledo Stories is a local public television program presented by WGTE

Toledo Stories

Cornerstones: The African Americans

Special | 50m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

African Americans came to Toledo seeking freedom. Denied many opportunities based on the color of their skin, they were nonetheless determined to be part of this modern, industrialized city. They energized Toledo by building their own churches, business and institutions, many of which remain active today. Celebrate the lives and the legacy of community leaders like Ella P. Stewart and Art Tatum.

Aired 10/17/2002

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