This book delves into the lives and conditions of Philadelphia's free Black community in the years leading up to the Civil War. The author presents a detailed picture of their demographics, occupations, real estate ownership, religious practices, and struggles against poverty and discrimination. The author draws a careful comparison between the Black and white populations, showing how historic racial injustices such as slavery and ongoing discrimination shaped the experiences of these groups. Through meticulous research, the author reveals the Black community's remarkable resilience and determination to overcome oppression, paving the way for future generations to fight for civil rights.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives and conditions of Philadelphia's free Black community in the years leading up to the Civil War. The author presents a detailed picture of their demographics, occupations, real estate ownership, religious practices, and struggles against poverty and discrimination. The author draws a careful comparison between the Black and white populations, showing how historic racial injustices such as slavery and ongoing discrimination shaped the experiences of these groups. Through meticulous research, the author reveals the Black community's remarkable resilience and determination to overcome oppression, paving the way for future generations to fight for civil rights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333648381_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333648381
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