Oral History of College Hill African Americans Re-emerges

When a collection of African-American residents of College Hill came together in 1999, they shared their stories. Now, more than decade later, a book of their personal reminiscences comes back to public life through the efforts of local historian and activist Ray Rickman.

Rickman, also the narrative's editor, explains the goal of the booklet's public reemergence is "to instill a better understanding of race relations, family values, and traditions core to African Americans on College Hill through first-hand accounts."  It offers Rhode Islanders a glimpse into a neighborhood rich in history during such a critical period.

 

Universal Millennium generously donated a limited supply of the 1999 booklet, now available to the public at The Providence Athenaeum and the Brown University Bookstore.  One copy will be on reserve at the Providence Public Library.