Rendville: Across the Color Line

Join us for a screening of this newdocumentary (20min) that looks closely at a SE Ohio mining town whose
founder welcomed African American and white immigrants from some
seven European countries to live and work together.At its peak in 1890, Rendville was 38
percent African-American. Currently, it's the smallest incorporated
town in Ohio with some 38 residents.

Community discussion with film producer
Burr Beard to follow. Our discussion on this Perry County coal
community will also welcome thoughts and stories about nearby
historic Athens County communities that included African Americans,
along with how Athens County can more fully support its African
American citizens today.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens
Public Library.