The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway: African Canadians in Hamilton

The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway looks at the history of blacks in the Ancaster-Burlington-Hamilton area, their long struggle for justice and equality in education and opportunity, and their achievements, presented in a fascinating and meticulously researched historical narrative.

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About the Author

Adrienne Shadd is a historian curator, researcher, and writer. She is a descendant of Abraham Doras Shadd, an abolitionist in the 19th century, and Mary Ann Shadd Cary, a prominent activist and publisher.

Other publications from this author include:

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: Next Stop, Toronto! (2002)
TALKING ABOUT IDENTITY: ENCOUNTERS IN RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE (2001)
We’re Rooted Here and They Can’t Pull Us Up: Essays in African Canadian Women’s History (1994)