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This work presents a compelling alternative to contemporary white nationalism by examining African-American history, particularly the violence and injustices of white supremacy that have often been overlooked. It offers a profound exploration of the struggle for equality following the Civil War and the counter-revolution that re-subjugated African-Americans, framed through the lens of visual culture and the enduring racist ideologies that persist in American society. While the abolition of slavery and the civil rights movement are well-known, the century in between remains less understood. The author investigates why, despite emancipation, further marches for civil rights were necessary decades later. The narrative spans from the Reconstruction Era to the nadir of African-American experience under Jim Crow, through World War I and the Harlem Renaissance. By closely analyzing the visual culture of this tragic period, the author reveals the multifaceted nature of Jim Crow and its reinforcement of racial divisions. The story begins with the hope of the Emancipation Proclamation and the liberation of nearly 4 million enslaved individuals, detailing the subsequent struggles against white paramilitary violence and economic decline that led to the restoration of Southern home rule. Amidst this violence, figures like W. E. B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells emerged, creating a counter-narrative of resistance. This essential exploration
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Stony the Road, Henry Louis Jr Gates
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