This book is one title in the series "Newcomers to a New Land". The book series was part of the Oklahoma Image project, sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Library Association. The purpose of the book series was to explore the significant role ethnic groups played in Oklahoma's history. This volume written by noted historian Jimmie Lewis Franklin examines the history of the African -American community in Oklahoma, from territorial settlement to years under racial segregation, and as participant in the turbulent changes of the 60's and 70's.