Miami's Richmond Heights

Early Learner Edition

von Jessica Garrett Modkins

26 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Miami's Richmond Heights tells the story of a special neighborhood built in 1949 for Black World War II veterans and their families. Captain Frank Martin wanted to create a safe and beautiful place where families could live, learn, worship, shop, and grow together.In Richmond Heights, children went to school, families attended church, neighbors helped one another, and Black-owned businesses served the community. The people worked hard to make their neighborhood strong, caring, and full of pride.With colorful pictures and easy-to-read words, this book helps young readers learn why Richmond Heights is an important part of Miami's history. It honors the veterans, families, teachers, churches, and leaders who helped make Richmond Heights a place of hope, love, and community pride.