The History of Black Towns and Settlements in America

When

Sunday February 15, 2026: 2:00pm to 3:00pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Westgate Branch: West Side Room

Description

In this lecture, Detroit-based historian and author Anthony Brogdon focuses on the history of Black towns and settlements, including details on the first African American to own land in America, the first black community in America, major migration movements, and names of Black towns and settlements before 1865.

Anthony Brogdon is a historian and the author of Black Business Book and That's My Land, a comprehensive book on the history of black towns and settlements. He is the host of the internationally acclaimed podcast Strong Inspirations, and producer of the nationally toured documentary Business in the Black. He has been nicknamed "The Voice of Black History."

This event includes a signing with books for sale.

The Library intends to provide a live stream of this event pending the presenter's permission. Please check back closer to the event for additional updates.