Video of Black People in 1920's Oklaholma Captured by S.S. Jones

Solomon Sir Jones (1869 – 1936) captured VERY RARE footage of Black people in Oklahoma from 1924-1928. A total of 355 minutes of film exist; its uniqueness unquestionable considering the era it was taken in. To see black people from this era, in motion, laughing, talking, walking, children playing is precious! Click his name to read more on him, and skim below to watch the footage. This is for the true Black history lovers!

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At the 4:14 mark….THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS SLIDE ON THE PLANET!!! WTH

http://www.daarac.org/2016/08/reverend-s-s-jones-home-movies-1924-1928.html Reverend Solomon Sir Jones documented African-American life, culture, and success in Oklahoma a few years after the Tulsa Race Riots. His films demonstrate the nuance and diversity of the Black community during the period. His camera captures children, deacons, young professionals, homemakers, businessmen, community leaders, landowners, field workers, students, and neighbors.

Watch selections from silent films created by Rev. S.S. Jones, who came to Oklahoma Territory in 1889. Scenes of traditionally All-Black towns of Oklahoma include Taft, Clearview, Melvin, and Boley in the 1920s. This film was produced by Bruce Fisher and the Oklahoma Historical Society.

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