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Book Radicalism at the Crossroads

Download or read book Radicalism at the Crossroads written by Dayo F. Gore and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the exception of a few iconic moments such as Rosa Parks’s 1955 refusal to move to the back of a Montgomery bus, we hear little about what black women activists did prior to 1960. Perhaps this gap is due to the severe repression that radicals of any color in America faced as early as the 1930s, and into the Red Scare of the 1950s. To be radical, and black and a woman was to be forced to the margins and consequently, these women’s stories have been deeply buried and all but forgotten by the general public and historians alike. In this exciting work of historical recovery, Dayo F. Gore unearths and examines a dynamic, extended network of black radical women during the early Cold War, including established Communist Party activists such as Claudia Jones, artists and writers such as Beulah Richardson, and lesser known organizers such as Vicki Garvin and Thelma Dale. These women were part of a black left that laid much of the groundwork for both the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and later strains of black radicalism. Radicalism at the Crossroads offers a sustained and in-depth analysis of the political thought and activism of black women radicals during the Cold War period and adds a new dimension to our understanding of this tumultuous time in United States history.

Book Anticommunism and the African American Freedom Movement

Download or read book Anticommunism and the African American Freedom Movement written by R. Lieberman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays looks at the impact of anticommunism on black political culture during the early years of the Cold War, with an eye toward local and individual stories that offer insight into larger national and international issues.

Book Grassroots at the Gateway

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  • Author : Clarence Lang
  • Publisher : University of Michigan Press
  • Release : 2010-04-23
  • ISBN : 0472026542
  • Pages : 345 pages

Download or read book Grassroots at the Gateway written by Clarence Lang and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2010-04-23 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a theoretically sophisticated and thoroughly documented historical case study of the movements for African American liberation in St. Louis. Through detailed analysis of black working class mobilization from the depression years to the advent of Black Power, award-winning historian Clarence Lang describes how the advances made in earlier decades were undermined by a black middle class agenda that focused on the narrow aims of black capitalists and politicians. The book is a major contribution to our understanding of the black working class insurgency that underpinned the civil rights and Black Power campaigns of the twentieth century." ---V. P. Franklin, University of California, Riverside "A major work of scholarship that will transform historical understanding of the pivotal role that class politics played in both civil rights and Black Power activism in the United States. Clarence Lang's insightful, engagingly written, and well-researched study will prove indispensable to scholars and students of postwar American history." ---Peniel Joseph, Brandeis University Breaking new ground in the field of Black Freedom Studies, Grassroots at the Gateway reveals how urban black working-class communities, cultures, and institutions propelled the major African American social movements in the period between the Great Depression and the end of the Great Society. Using the city of St. Louis in the border state of Missouri as a case study, author Clarence Lang undermines the notion that a unified "black community" engaged in the push for equality, justice, and respect. Instead, black social movements of the working class were distinct from---and at times in conflict with---those of the middle class. This richly researched book delves into African American oral histories, records of activist individuals and organizations, archives of the black advocacy press, and even the records of the St. Louis' economic power brokers whom local black freedom fighters challenged. Grassroots at the Gateway charts the development of this race-class divide, offering an uncommon reading of not only the civil rights movement but also the emergence and consolidation of a black working class. Clarence Lang is Assistant Professor in African American Studies and History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Photo courtesy Western Historical Manuscript Collection, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Book To Stand and Fight

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  • Author : Martha BIONDI
  • Publisher : Harvard University Press
  • Release : 2009-06-30
  • ISBN : 0674020952
  • Pages : 369 pages

Download or read book To Stand and Fight written by Martha BIONDI and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the civil rights movement typically begins with the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955 and culminates with the 1965 voting rights struggle in Selma. But as Martha Biondi shows, a grassroots struggle for racial equality in the urban North began a full ten years before the rise of the movement in the South. This story is an essential first chapter, not only to the southern movement that followed, but to the riots that erupted in northern and western cities just as the civil rights movement was achieving major victories. Biondi tells the story of African Americans who mobilized to make the war against fascism a launching pad for a postwar struggle against white supremacy at home. Rather than seeking integration in the abstract, black New Yorkers demanded first-class citizenship--jobs for all, affordable housing, protection from police violence, access to higher education, and political representation. This powerful local push for economic and political equality met broad resistance, yet managed to win several landmark laws barring discrimination and segregation. To Stand and Fight demonstrates how black New Yorkers launched the modern civil rights struggle and left a rich legacy. Table of Contents: Prologue: The Rise of the Struggle for Negro Rights 1 Jobs for All 2 Black Mobilization and Civil Rights Politics 3 Lynching, Northern style 4 Desegregating the metropolis 5 Dead Letter Legislation 6 An Unnatural Division of People 7 Anticommunism and Civil Rights 8 The Paradoxical Effects of the Cold War 9 Racial Violence in the Free World 10 Lift Every Voice and Vote 11 Resisting Resegregation 12 To Stand and Fight Epilogue: Another Kind of America Notes Acknowledgments Illustration Credits Index Reviews of this book: Historians have thoroughly documented the experiences of those African Americans who lived in the South and worked to repeal Jim Crow laws. However, in this work, Biondi explores what she calls 'the struggle for Negro rights' in New York City, an exploration resulting in a stark reminder of the daily challenges facing blacks who lived in northern cities...With its detailed discussions of the American Labor Party, the Communist Party, Black Nationalism, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., W. E. B. Dubois, Roy Wilkins, and, especially, Paul Robeson, this work should be required reading for all historians interested in the post-WW II experience of African Americans in the urban North. --T. D. Beal, Choice Reviews of this book: In this meticulously researched monograph, Biondi reminds the reader that the struggle for black civil rights was waged in the North before it was joined in the South. She documents the fight against racial discrimination in hiring, police brutality, housing segregation, lack of political representation, and inadequate schools in New York City between 1946 and 1954...Biondi's writing is crisp and direct. She introduces the reader to a host of activists whose efforts deserve to be remembered. Unfortunately, most of the causes they championed remain with us today. --Paul T. Murray, MultiCultural Review With stunning research and powerful arguments, Martha Biondi charts a new direction in civil rights history - the northern side of the black freedom struggle. Biondi presents postwar New York as a battleground, no less than the Jim Crow South, for the fight against police brutality and discrimination in employment, housing, retail stores, and places of amusement. Men and women, trade unionists and religious leaders, integrationists and separatists, liberals and the Left come together in this pathbreaking study of America's largest and most cosmopolitan city. --Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham,, editor-in-chief of The Harvard Guide to African-American History To Stand and Fight brilliantly re-writes the history of postwar social movements in New York City. Martha Biondi has not only extended our view of the civil rights movement to the urban North, but she places the movement squarely within an international framework. She redefines the movement, focusing on the specific struggles that mattered: jobs, welfare, housing, police misconduct, political representation, and black people's ongoing battle for independence in the colonies. To Stand and Fight will stand out as a major contribution to an already burgeoning field of civil rights studies. --Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination To Stand and Fight establishes that New York was as important a battleground for racial equality as Montgomery or Birmingham. Martha Biondi has done a great service by uncovering the rich and largely forgotten history of New York's role in the African American freedom struggle. --Thomas J. Sugrue, author of The Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit

Book Weight Bias

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kelly D. Brownell
  • Publisher : Guilford Press
  • Release : 2005-08-24
  • ISBN : 9781593851996
  • Pages : 320 pages

Download or read book Weight Bias written by Kelly D. Brownell and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2005-08-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discrimination based on body shape and size remains commonplace in today's society. This important volume explores the nature, causes, and consequences of weight bias and presents a range of approaches to combat it. Leading psychologists, health professionals, attorneys, and advocates cover such critical topics as the barriers facing obese adults and children in health care, work, and school settings; how to conceptualize and measure weight-related stigmatization; theories on how stigma develops; the impact on self-esteem and health, quite apart from the physiological effects of obesity; and strategies for reducing prejudice and bringing about systemic change.

Book Faith in the City

    Book Details:
  • Author : Angela Denise Dillard
  • Publisher : University of Michigan Press
  • Release : 2009-12-11
  • ISBN : 0472024167
  • Pages : 417 pages

Download or read book Faith in the City written by Angela Denise Dillard and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2009-12-11 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The dynamics of Black Theology were at the center of the ‘Long New Negro Renaissance,’ triggered by mass migrations to industrial hubs like Detroit. Finally, this crucial subject has found its match in the brilliant scholarship of Angela Dillard. No one has done a better job of tracing those religious roots through the civil rights–black power era than Professor Dillard.” —Komozi Woodard, Professor of History, Public Policy & Africana Studies at Sarah Lawrence College and author of A Nation within a Nation: Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones) and Black Power Politics “Angela Dillard recovers the long-submerged links between the black religious and political lefts in postwar Detroit. . . . Faith in the City is an essential contribution to the growing literature on the struggle for racial equality in the North.” —Thomas J. Sugrue, University of Pennsylvania, author of The Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit Spanning more than three decades and organized around the biographies of Reverends Charles A. Hill and Albert B. Cleage Jr., Faith in the City is a major new exploration of how the worlds of politics and faith merged for many of Detroit’s African Americans—a convergence that provided the community with a powerful new voice and identity. While other religions have mixed politics and creed, Faith in the City shows how this fusion was and continues to be particularly vital to African American clergy and the Black freedom struggle. Activists in cities such as Detroit sustained a record of progressive politics over the course of three decades. Angela Dillard reveals this generational link and describes what the activism of the 1960s owed to that of the 1930s. The labor movement, for example, provided Detroit’s Black activists, both inside and outside the unions, with organizational power and experience virtually unmatched by any other African American urban community. Angela D. Dillard is Associate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan. She specializes in American and African American intellectual history, religious studies, critical race theory, and the history of political ideologies and social movements in the United States.

Book Dictionary Catalog of the Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature   History

Download or read book Dictionary Catalog of the Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature History written by Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature and History and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1962 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Collected Works of L  M  Montgomery  20 Novels   170  Short Stories  Poems    Autobiography

Download or read book The Collected Works of L M Montgomery 20 Novels 170 Short Stories Poems Autobiography written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 6524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Collected Works of L. M. Montgomery', readers are treated to a comprehensive collection of 20 novels, over 170 short stories, poems, and even an autobiography. Montgomery's writing style is characterized by a lyrical quality, vivid imagery, and heartfelt storytelling that transports the reader to idyllic Prince Edward Island. Her works often explore themes of family, love, and the beauty of nature, making them timeless classics in the literary world. This collection provides a rare opportunity to delve deep into Montgomery's captivating narratives and gain a deeper understanding of her literary legacy. Readers will find themselves enthralled by the emotional depth and enchanting landscapes that Montgomery skillfully brings to life in her writings. Lucy Maud Montgomery's personal experiences, including her upbringing in Canada and struggles with mental health, undoubtedly influenced her writings. Her unique perspective and keen observation of human nature shine through in each piece, making her a beloved author for readers of all ages. 'The Collected Works of L. M. Montgomery' is a must-read for anyone who appreciates heartfelt storytelling, vivid imagery, and timeless themes that resonate with the human experience.

Book The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery   20 Titles in One Volume  Including Anne of Green Gables Series  Emily Starr Trilogy  The Blue Castle  The Story Girl   Pat of Silver Bush Series

Download or read book The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery 20 Titles in One Volume Including Anne of Green Gables Series Emily Starr Trilogy The Blue Castle The Story Girl Pat of Silver Bush Series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 4723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Maud Montgomery's collection of 20 novels in one volume is a literary treasure trove, offering readers a comprehensive look into the world of one of Canada's most beloved authors. Known for her vivid descriptions and poignant storytelling, Montgomery's works transport readers to the idyllic landscapes of Prince Edward Island, where her most famous character, Anne Shirley, comes to life in the Anne of Green Gables series. Beyond Anne, Montgomery's other series such as Emily Starr Trilogy, The Blue Castle, and Pat of Silver Bush showcase her versatility as a writer and her ability to capture the essence of childhood and coming of age in a quaint, nostalgic setting. Montgomery's own life experiences, including her rural upbringing, struggles with mental health, and love of nature, heavily influenced her writing. Her personal connections to the landscapes and characters in her novels give readers a glimpse into the heart of the author behind the words, adding depth to the stories she weaves. I highly recommend The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery to any reader looking to immerse themselves in beautifully crafted, heartwarming tales that evoke a sense of nostalgia and innocence. Montgomery's timeless stories will captivate readers of all ages and leave a lasting impression on all who venture into her enchanting world.

Book The Collected Works of Lucy Maud Montgomery  20 Novels   170  Short Stories  Poems  Letters and Memoirs  Including The Complete Anne Shirley Series  Chronicles of Avonlea   Emily Starr Trilogy

Download or read book The Collected Works of Lucy Maud Montgomery 20 Novels 170 Short Stories Poems Letters and Memoirs Including The Complete Anne Shirley Series Chronicles of Avonlea Emily Starr Trilogy written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-12 with total page 6523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'The Collected Works' is a comprehensive collection of her 20 novels, 170+ short stories, poems, letters, and memoirs, including beloved series like 'Anne of Green Gables' and 'Emily Starr Trilogy'. Montgomery's enchanting storytelling style blends realism with a touch of whimsy, capturing the beauty and complexity of life in early 20th century Canada. Her vivid descriptions of landscapes and profound insights into human nature make her work timeless and relatable to readers of all ages. The rich literary tapestry woven through her diverse body of work showcases her talent for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. Montgomery's ability to bring her characters to life in a way that feels authentic and endearing has solidified her place in literary history as one of Canada's most celebrated authors. Fans of classic literature, coming-of-age stories, and heartfelt tales of love and friendship will delight in exploring Montgomery's expansive collection, which continues to captivate audiences with its enduring charm and depth.

Book The New England Magazine

Download or read book The New England Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book New York Supreme Court

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Book The Independent

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1901
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1662 pages

Download or read book The Independent written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Emily of New Moon

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  • Author : Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • Publisher : Good Press
  • Release : 2021-11-09
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 310 pages

Download or read book Emily of New Moon written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Maud in this book describes the story of an orphan, Emily who lives with her snobbish relatives and malicious classmates at the New Moon Farm. Things were becoming unbearable until one day when something unbelievable happened. Will she survive in her new home? Will her story be changed for the better?

Book CHILDHOOD CLASSICS   Ultimate Collection  1400  Tales of Magic  Adventure  Fairytales   Legends

Download or read book CHILDHOOD CLASSICS Ultimate Collection 1400 Tales of Magic Adventure Fairytales Legends written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 14855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHILDHOOD CLASSICS - Ultimate Collection, comprising over 1400 tales, embraces a literary tapestry woven from the fabric of magic, adventure, fairytales, and legends. This anthology showcases the rich diversity and profound depth of literary styles, ranging from the whimsical enchantments of Lewis Carroll to the robust adventures of Mark Twain, underpinned by the universal themes of exploration, moral discovery, and the quest for understanding. Each story stands as a pillar of the genre, with the collection as a whole highlighting significant milestones and transformative narratives that have shaped our cultural heritage and continue to inspire generations of readers and writers alike. The contributing authors and editors, heralds of their time, brought forth a collective treasure trove that transcends the mere act of storytelling. Figures such as Jules Verne and Rudyard Kipling, with their forward-looking visions, Oscar Wilde with his incisive wit, and Harriet Beecher Stowe's poignant narratives, reflect a confluence of historical, cultural, and literary movements spanning from the Victorian era to the early 20th century. This assembly of legendary talents offers readers a unique window into the diverse contexts, values, and dilemmas that these stories navigated, highlighting the enduring relevance of these tales. CHILDHOOD CLASSICS - Ultimate Collection serves as an invaluable repository for those eager to embark on a journey through the landscapes of imagination and legacy. It appeals not only to young readers but also to adults who yearn to revisit the narratives that shaped their earliest reading experiences. This anthology presents a unique opportunity to explore a vast array of literary craftsmanship, themes, and the intricate interplay of cultural histories. Venturing into this collection promises a rewarding exploration of the worlds that have captivated hearts and minds, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling and its power to reflect and shape the human condition.

Book CHILDHOOD CLASSICS   Ultimate Collection  1400  Tales of Magic  Adventure  Fairytales   Legends

Download or read book CHILDHOOD CLASSICS Ultimate Collection 1400 Tales of Magic Adventure Fairytales Legends written by J. M. Barrie and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 14847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most-beloved and enjoyed children's classics of all time. We include the educational classics retold for children, but also - the eternally enchanting tales of dragons, magical creatures, fantastic adventures and animal stories:_x000D_ Dragon Tales:_x000D_ The Reluctant Dragon_x000D_ My Father's Dragon_x000D_ The Book of Dragons_x000D_ Animal Tales & Fables:_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny…_x000D_ Mother West Wind Series_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose_x000D_ Lulu's Library_x000D_ The Jungle Book…_x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Black Beauty_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle…_x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ The Panchatantra_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland: Folk Tales_x000D_ Fairy tales & Fantasies:_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Five Children and It…_x000D_ Peter Pan_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales…_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland_x000D_ Friendly Fairies…_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales_x000D_ Childhood Adventures:_x000D_ Robin Hood_x000D_ Pinocchio_x000D_ Gingerbread Man_x000D_ Little Women_x000D_ The Secret Garden_x000D_ A Little Princess_x000D_ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer_x000D_ Journey to the Centre of the Earth_x000D_ Treasure Island…_x000D_ Anne of Green Gables Collection…_x000D_ The Wind in the Willows_x000D_ The Box-Car Children_x000D_ The Railway Children_x000D_ Oliver Twist_x000D_ David Copperfield…_x000D_ Classics Retold:_x000D_ The Iliad of Homer _x000D_ Odysseus_x000D_ The Arabian Nights Entertainments_x000D_ Viking Tales_x000D_ Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table_x000D_ Chaucer for Children_x000D_ Tales from Shakespeare_x000D_ Don Quixote_x000D_ The Pilgrim's Progress_x000D_ Robinson Crusoe_x000D_ Voyage to Lilliput_x000D_ Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes_x000D_ Charles Dickens' Children Stories_x000D_ The Story of Hiawatha_x000D_ Uncle Tom's Cabin_x000D_ Pocahontas

Book Journal of the Senate of Minnesota Sitting as a High Court of Impeachment for the Trial of Hon  E  St  Julien Cox  Judge of the Ninth Judicial District

Download or read book Journal of the Senate of Minnesota Sitting as a High Court of Impeachment for the Trial of Hon E St Julien Cox Judge of the Ninth Judicial District written by Eugene St. Julien Cox and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: