Black History Fact Of The Day: Mound Bayou, Mississippi

Written By: Elsie Law - Jul• 15•15

Red, Black & Green Elsie Law LogoMound Bayou, Mississippi was formed as an independent Black community that was founded by former slaves. The town was established in 1887. As of the 2010 census, Mound Bayou has a population of 1,533. This population is said to be 98.6% African-American, making it one of the largest African-American community in the United States.

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