Focusing on the contributions of civic reformers and political architects who arrived in New York in the early decades of the 20th century; this book explores the wide array of sweeping social reforms and radical racial demands first conceived of and planned in Harlem that transformed African Americans into self-aware U.S. citizens for the first time in history.• Documents the Harlem Renaissance period's important role in one of the greatest transformations of American citizens in the history of the United States―from slavery to a migration of millions to parity of achievement in all fields• Extends the definition of one of the most progressive periods in African American history for students; academics; and general readers• Provides an intriguing reexamination of the Harlem Renaissance period that posits that it began earlier than most general histories of the period suggest and lasted well into the 1960s
#489 in Books Simon Schuster 2010-02-16 2010-02-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x .30 x 5.50l; .27 #File Name: 143914995X128 pagesSimon Schuster
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant workBy White CrowThis was my introduction to Durant's work and I have fallen in love with his mind. Brilliant work - brilliant collaboration with his wife as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommendBy IsabellaDurant makes hard topics so easy to understand; and the book is an easy read considering the topic.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. FascinatingBy herbyThey bring history to relevance for the modern reader. Reading this book is like reading a newspaper account of our past
