Samuel L Evans: The Godfather of Black Philadelphia Politics

Samuel L Evans: The Godfather of Black Philadelphia Politics

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories

ABC #059 - Part 3

Samuel L. Evans saw five lynchings before he was 10 years old.  Through machinations that people are still pondering, he managed to make himself the “Godfather of Black Philadelphia” despite never being elected to public office.  His wake was in City Hall.

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