In-person presentation in Beale Memorial Library's Local History Room by Sasha Biscoe, President-Friends of Allensworth. Allensworth is a story of a people ~ who, through their faith, endured and persevered in spite of atrocities forced upon them. What seemed to be impossible became possible. Who were these people? where did they get the strength to hold on ~ dream of a better life and eventually make that dream become reality? During this talk, history will reveal the origin, stories, culture, determination and accomplishments of the people of Allensworth who thrived despite four hundred years of oppression.