Black Homesteaders of the South
Description
This compelling work illuminates the largely overlooked history of Black homesteaders who claimed, cultivated, and defended land across the American South. Through archival research, family stories, and firsthand accounts, it explores the pursuit of landownership as a path toward freedom, self-determination, and community building after emancipation. The book also examines the resilience Black families demonstrated in the face of racial violence, economic exploitation, and legal barriers, while honoring the enduring legacy of their contributions to Southern history. Insightful and deeply human, it recovers a vital chapter of American history and gives voice to families whose stories have too often been left out of the record.
Available Editions
paperback
Arcadia Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2022
176 pages
ISBN: 9781467152303
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Black Homesteaders of the South by Bernice Alexander Bennett.