It was a joy to research and write African Americans of Tampa. Now, the author rejoices that it is a part of a collective effort to document and celebrate black life. This blog will serve as an evergreen resource, listing as many impactful books as possible that focus on Black community history. Let's start with the selection available at Ersula's History Shop, where you can find links to purchase these books, either directly from the store or through an affiliate.
FL Levy County 9780738541969 Carolyn Cohens
FL Sanford 9781531644468 Valada Parker Flewellyn & Sanford Historical Society
FL St Petersburg 978073515175 Sandra W. Rooks
FL St Petersburg 22nd St South 9781596290839 Rosalie Peck & Jon Wilson
FL Tampa 9781467112741 Ersula K Odom
GA Augusta 9780738516684 Sean Joiner & Gerald Smith
MI Reynold Missouri Shaw and Black family of Reynold Missouri 9781545439500
NC Davidson County 9780738586281 Tonya A Lanier
SC Charleston South Carolina 9780738505831 John Meffert & Sherman Pyatt
VA Henrico County 9781531643607 Brenda Dabney Nichols
VA Giles County 9780738566894 Carla J Jones & Tonya Hull