History of African Americans: Exploring Diverse Roots

by Thomas J. Davis

Overview

This rich cultural history of African Americans outlines their travails, triumphs, and achievements in negotiating individual and collective identities to overcome racism, slavery, and the legacies of these injustices from colonial times to the present.

• Reveals the extent of anti-black racism in America

• Examines black heritage in America from its colonial origins to the present

• Highlights the contributions of African Americans throughout history

• Illustrates the role of blacks in the American economy

• Centers on African Americans in the development of American history

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313385414
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/24/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	271
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Thomas J. Davis, PhD, JD, is professor of history at Arizona State University, Tempe.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Chronology of Key Dates in African American History
1. Voyage to These Shores
2. Coming to America
3. A People in the Making
4. Strike a Blow and Steal Away
5. Keep on Keeping on
6. Under the Lash
7. Lift That Bale
8. The Way They Do My Life
9. There's a Change Coming
10. Actual Freedom
11. A Dream Deferred
12. A New Negro
13. A Great Depression
14. Conquer Hate
15. Keep on Pushing
16. The Revolution Was Televised
17. Fight the Power
18. Challenges, Dreams, and Hopes
Selected Bibliography
Index