Description
Chronicles overlooked Black history from 1865 to 1877. The book highlights over 80 Black politicians, a spy in Jefferson Davis’s home, and 70+ displaced communities.
This author was featured at an event at the local library shortly after the release of this book. (See post…)
Key details about the book and author:
Content: Focuses on the strength, leadership, and resilience of Black Virginians, covering stories of 135-year-old churches, land inheritance, and community survival.
Author: Jeffrey Bennett is a writer specializing in Black history, race relations, and African diaspora studies. Jeff received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Virginia Military Institute and a master of business administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. His articles have appeared in Cardinal News, Danville Register & Bee, and Medium.
Format: Paperback, 128 pages
Context: Explores the “Black Belt” region of Virginia, highlighting stories that were footnotes in mainstream education.
Publisher: The History Press, January, 2026.
The book is part of the American Heritage series.
