In the 1850 census four African Americans were documented as residents Scranton, today the community has about 5,000 residents. Over the years African Americans have made important contributions to the city in business, culture, and politics. In this episode of the African American Experience, we talk with Black Scranton Project founder Glynis Johns about the history of African Americans in Scranton.
The African American Experience airs Sunday nights at 6 pm.
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