Strangers in the Land of Paradise discusses the creation of an African American community as a distinct cultural entity. It describes values and institutions that Black migrants from the South brought with them; as well as those that evolved as a result of their interaction with Blacks native to the city and the city itself. Through an examination of work; family; community organizations; and political actions; Lillian Williams explores the process by which the migrants adapted to their new environment.The lives of African Americans in Buffalo from 1900 to 1940 reveal much about race; class; and gender in the development of urban communities.
#243146 in Books 2009-08-20 2009-08-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.05 x 6.12l; 1.58 #File Name: 0253221250424 pages
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