Remembering Jim Crow: African Americans Tell About Life in the Segregated South
by William Henry Chafe (editor), Raymond Gavins (editor), Robert Korstad (editor)
Description
Drawing on firsthand oral histories, this powerful collection recounts what life was like for African Americans under segregation in the American South. The narrators describe the daily realities of Jim Crow—from restricted education, work, travel, and public life to the indignities and dangers enforced by racial violence—while also recalling family, community, faith, and cultural resilience. Their memories reveal not only the oppressive structures of the era but also the quiet acts of resistance and collective efforts that challenged them. Accessible and deeply human, the book preserves the voices of those who experienced segregation and offers vital insight into its enduring legacy.
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paperback
New Press
Published Jan 1, 2003
384 pages
ISBN: 9781565847781
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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