AFRICAN AMERICAN LAWMEN, 1867-1877 explores the understudied topic of AFRICAN Americans in law enforcement, as well as in executive and elected political offices during the Reconstruction Era.
Additionally, AFRICAN Americans were empowered with regulatory duties at the local, state, and federal levels such as serving as tax c.
During this historical period, AFRICAN Americans served in various capacities, including as policemen, justices of the peace, judges, and correctional officers.
AFRICAN AMERICAN LAWMEN, 1867-1877 explores the understudied topic of AFRICAN Americans in law enforcement, as well as in executive and elected political offices during the Reconstruction Era