Proximity to Power

Krystyn R. Moon

ISBN 10: 1469686074 / ISBN 13: 9781469686073

Published by The University of North Carolina Press, US, 2025

About this Item

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, Alexandria, Virginia, has long held a unique sociopolitical position due to its proximity to the nation's capital. This unexplored relationship had a profound impact on African Americans' access to schools, transportation, and other resources in comparison to other southern towns and cities. Proximity to Power examines the history of Alexandria's African American community from the mid-nineteenth century to the twenty-first century, focusing on its dynamic relationship with the federal government before, during, and after the Civil War. Krystyn R. Moon highlights the long-standing advocacy and agency of Alexandria's Black residents, adding further nuance to our understanding of the relationship between race and place.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proximity to Power
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press, US
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1469686074
• ISBN 13: 9781469686073
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, Alexandria, Virginia, has long held a unique sociopolitical position due to its proximity to the nation’s capital. This unexplored relationship had a profound impact on African Americans' access to schools, transportation, and other resources in comparison to other southern towns and cities. Proximity to Power examines the history of Alexandria’s African American community from the mid-nineteenth century to the twenty-first century, focusing on its dynamic relationship with the federal government before, during, and after the Civil War. Krystyn R. Moon highlights the long-standing advocacy and agency of Alexandria’s Black residents, adding further nuance to our understanding of the relationship between race and place.

About the Author

Krystyn R. Moon is professor of history and American studies at the University of Mary Washington.