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New World A-Coming: Inside Black America

New World A-Coming: Inside Black America

Ottley, Roi

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesBlack American Studies

ISBN10: 1163812137
ISBN13: 9781163812136
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
New World A-Coming: Inside Black America is a non-fiction book written by Roi Ottley. The book explores the experiences of Black Americans during the early 20th century, particularly during the Great Depression and World War II. Ottley provides a detailed account of the challenges that Black Americans faced during this period, including poverty, discrimination, and segregation.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the economic and social conditions that Black Americans faced during the Great Depression. Ottley describes the impact of the depression on Black communities, including high unemployment rates and the loss of homes and businesses. He also discusses the efforts of Black leaders and organizations to address these issues and improve the lives of Black Americans.The second part of the book examines the experiences of Black Americans during World War II. Ottley discusses the role of Black soldiers in the war effort, as well as the discrimination and segregation they faced both at home and abroad. He also explores the impact of the war on Black communities, including the growth of the civil rights movement and the emergence of new opportunities for Black Americans.Throughout the book, Ottley draws on personal interviews and firsthand accounts to provide a vivid and compelling portrait of Black America during this period. New World A-Coming: Inside Black America is a powerful and insightful exploration of a crucial period in American history and a testament to the resilience and strength of Black Americans in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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