print email comment close Hartford Black History Project: A Struggle From the Start URL: http://www.hartford-hwp.com/HBHP/exhibit/index.html Description: This in-depth look at African Americans in Hartford, Conn., from 1638 through the 20th century offers a view of slavery, emancipation, and the formation of a black community in New England. Among the topics covered are immigration, legal matters, abolitionist efforts, the so-called black governors (black individuals "co-opted" to help whites maintain control over the Black communities), and black military and political participation. From Hartford Web Publishing. Publisher: HBHP Inc. [Hartford Black History Project] Library of Congress Subject Headings: African Americans -- Connecticut -- Hartford African Americans -- History Black History Month LII Database Information: Record 953 created by Martha Gifford on 02/03/2002 Last modification on 09/01/2006 Published: 02/03/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/953