River Jordan

Focusing on the Ohio River's dual significance, the book explores the journey of African Americans from slavery to freedom while highlighting the racial challenges they faced in urban centers. Joe Trotter delves into the history of black life in cities like Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh, tracing their experiences from the arrival of the first African Americans through the Civil Rights movement. The narrative is enriched with 21 photographs and 5 maps, providing a visual context to the historical analysis.