
The Uplift Generation: Cooperation across the Color Line in Early Twentieth-Century Virginia
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Format
Inbunden
Sidor
288
Språk
Engelska
Publicerad
Mar 22, 2017
Förlag
University of Virginia Press
ISBN-10
0813939496
ISBN-13
9780813939490
Beskrivning
In a time marked by racial tensions and segregation, this work delves into the unexpected alliances that emerged in early twentieth-century Virginia. It explores how individuals from different racial backgrounds came together with a shared vision of progress and uplift for their communities, amidst the oppressive backdrop of Jim Crow laws.
The narrative unfolds through a careful examination of various social movements and local initiatives that sought to transcend the color line. The author highlights the struggles and triumphs of those who dared to work collaboratively, challenging societal norms and fostering a sense of unity.
Brooks captures the spirit of resilience and hope, illustrating how these early efforts for cooperation laid the groundwork for future civil rights advancements. The book serves as an important reminder of the power of solidarity and the human desire for equity and justice.
The narrative unfolds through a careful examination of various social movements and local initiatives that sought to transcend the color line. The author highlights the struggles and triumphs of those who dared to work collaboratively, challenging societal norms and fostering a sense of unity.
Brooks captures the spirit of resilience and hope, illustrating how these early efforts for cooperation laid the groundwork for future civil rights advancements. The book serves as an important reminder of the power of solidarity and the human desire for equity and justice.
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