The Great Exodus of 1879

Good Morning POU! Nicodemus, Kansas the only remaining western community established by African Americans after the Civil War. Having an important role in American History, the town symbolizes the pioneering spirit of these ex-slaves who fled the war-torn South in search of "real” freedom and a chance to restart their lives. This "ghost town” has since gained recognition … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: The History of the Exodusters