via Dallas South Blog...look for it on PBS's Independant Lens in February.
From the 1860s to the 1920s, towns across the U.S. violently expelled African American residents.
Today, these communities remain virtually all white.
As black descendants return to demand justice, BANISHED exposes the hidden history of racial cleansing in America.
THE PLACES
At least 12 different counties in eight states banished their black populations. More than 4,000 black residents were expelled from their homes.
Explore the counties in the film and view a map of U.S. banishments
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