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Carla Peterson recounts the lives of black elites in New York City in the 19th century. Professor Peterson examines a community of black New Yorkers, which included her ancestors, prior to t…

Historians Carla Peterson and Prithi Kanakamedala talked about the efforts of New York’s African American community to build institutions and equal status during the post Civil War era.

Authors talked about their biographies about the achievements of African Americans. Ms. Wills moderated. They responded to questions from members of the audience. “American Biography: Triump…