Cleveland, Ohio (Black America Series) Book

The book, written by an Augsburg College professor, highlights the history of race in Minnesota, from early settlements by American troops, some of whom brought slaves, to the early years of emancipation, which began with heavy prejudice and Jim Crow laws in the North. The book reads like a history book, looking at the uncomfortable tension between racism and idealism with reserve and not drama. This is about as fair a look at the origin of systemic racism as you can get.