First Black incorporated town in U.S. placed on Illinois ‘endangered’ list
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
August 11, 202321m 41s
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Show Notes
Brooklyn, Illinois was the first Black town to be incorporated, but its rich history is at risk of being lost. Roberta Rogers, former president of the Historical Society of Brooklyn, and Quinn Adamowski of Landmarks Illinois talk about the town’s history and efforts to support its continued existence.