African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California: a History

African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California: a History
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Publisher : AuthorHouse
Total Pages : 433
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ISBN-10 : 9781665516785
ISBN-13 : 166551678X
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Book Synopsis African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California: a History by : Claudine Burnett

Download or read book African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California: a History written by Claudine Burnett and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Racial discrimination and unrest are intertwined with the history of Long Beach and Southern California in Ms. Burnett’s latest book. African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California begins in the 1800s and continues to 1970, reaching into later years to describe what that history has led to today. Ms. Burnett spent over five years researching recently digitized African American newspapers which has allowed her access to the black perspective on issues rarely written about in the white press or by other authors. Personal stories, legislation, Southland history and possible solutions to decades old problems are presented, making for an interesting and informative read. It is a unique work, sure to open the eyes of many.


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