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MAAP | Mapping the African American Past

A map showing present-day Rikers Island

Located in the East River near Long Island Sound, Rikers Island can be reached by bridge from Queens, but it is considered to be part of the Bronx.

Creator: TK

Source: © Curriculum Concepts International


Produced by CCNMTL, Chase, Teachers College, and CCI