In 1908; an escaped slave turned army officer named Colonel Allen Allensworth founded a small town in California’s Central Valley where African Americans could thrive. Over the next decade some three hundred Black pioneers established a self-sufficient farming community with its own school; church; businesses; and municipal government. Although the community only flourished for a handful of years; it nonetheless became a symbol of the possibility of a fairer America in the era of Jim Crow.In words and photographs; Allensworth; the Freedom Colony tells the story of this town from its beginnings to the creation of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. The voices of former Allensworth residents are prominently featured throughout a narrative expertly woven by Alice C. Royal—one of the last people to be born in the community—and writer/photographer team Mickey Ellinger and Scott Braley. This updated edition features a publisher’s note from Malcolm Margolin.
#1044854 in Books 2006-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.98 x 1.14 x 5.02l; .92 #File Name: 1595581219355 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent and extremely important bookBy Peter LydonIf you are troubled by the political impasse in the United States and the very imperfect functioning of our economic system; and if the questions that Tony Judt raised in "Ill Fares the Nation" resonate with you; you should read this book; which goes deeply into causes of what is ailing us; and also squarely and realistically raises potential remedies.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It is a great follow-on to the wide-spread concern about growing income and ...By Pearl LivingstoneIt is a great follow-on to the wide-spread concern about growing income and capital inequality. It shows how it impacts so many aspect of our society like mortality; health; violence; friendships; participation in community activities; etc. The more up to date book by Wilkinson and Pickett is the "Spirit Level"0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy TaylorLove it
