uses this noteworthy branch of the National Urban League to provide new insights into an organization that has often faced criticism for its social programs' deep class and gender limitations. číst celé
Focusing on the historical significance of the Ohio River, the book explores African American experiences in the Ohio Valley cities of Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. It traces the journey from the arrival of the first black settlers through the challenges of racial hostility to the Civil Rights movement. Joe Trotter provides a comprehensive examination of this community's struggles and triumphs, enriched with 21 photographs and 5 maps that illustrate their rich history and cultural landscape.
On 30 November 1939, Soviet bombers unloaded their bombs on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Stalin's ultimatum, demanding the cession of huge tracts of territory as a buffer zone against Nazi Germany, had been rejected by the Finnish government. This is a definitive account of the resulting war.
This collection features insightful essays from a leading labor historian, exploring the unique experiences of Black individuals in the Appalachian coalfields. The work delves into the intersection of race, labor, and regional history, shedding light on the struggles and contributions of Black coal miners. Through thorough research and compelling narratives, the author highlights the resilience and challenges faced by this community, offering a profound understanding of their impact on labor movements and regional development.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of how Black communities have shaped urban spaces from the colonial era to the present. It highlights their resilience and creativity in the face of systemic challenges like slavery and segregation. The author argues that understanding this history is essential for achieving true reparative justice and eradicating racism. Through a focus on regional variations in struggles for citizenship, property, and cultural expression, the work presents a nuanced view of Black city-building as a vital aspect of U.S. urban history.
"An eloquent and essential correction to contemporary discussions of the American working class."—The Nation From the ongoing issues of poverty, health, housing, and employment to the recent upsurge of lethal police-community relations, the black working class stands at the center of perceptions of social and racial conflict today. Journalists and public policy analysts often discuss the black poor as “consumers” rather than “producers,” as “takers” rather than “givers,” and as “liabilities” instead of “assets.” In his engrossing history, Workers on Arrival, Joe William Trotter, Jr., refutes these perceptions by charting the black working class’s vast contributions to the making of America. Covering the last four hundred years since Africans were first brought to Virginia in 1619, Trotter traces the complicated journey of black workers from the transatlantic slave trade to the demise of the industrial order in the twenty-first century. At the center of this compelling, fast-paced narrative are the actual experiences of these African American men and women. A dynamic and vital history of remarkable contributions despite repeated setbacks, Workers on Arrival expands our understanding of America’s economic and industrial growth, its cities, ideas, and institutions, and the real challenges confronting black urban communities today.