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S'està carregant… American Beach: A Saga of Race, Wealth, and Memoryde Russ Rymer
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Avoiding The Easy Cliches of victimhood and oppression, Russ Rymer brings to life the stark conflict between whites and blacks in America today, presenting a vision of a nation where the futures of both races are as linked as their histories -- and where the black experience offers a key to the struggle of every modern American. Examining three connected lives from a small slice of northeastern Florida -- an unarmed black motorist killed by a white policeman, the granddaughter of Florida's first black millionaire, and one of America's most prominent black novelists, Zora Neale Hurston -- Rymer brilliantly shows how the experiences of these three refract and reflect the American experience itself, offering clues to help us understand our past and shape our future. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — S'està carregant… GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)305.896073075911Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Groups of people Ethnic and national groups ; racism, multiculturalism Other Groups African Origin North America African AmericansLCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana:
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This books gives a small historical synopsis of an idea (creating and inventing your own) that was light years ahead of what our population is bringing to the forefront now. "That ownership, capitalism, family, heritage and community cohesiveness" is king....longlasting, intergenerational and is critical to the survival of a group.
The author presents his story's in a thought provoking way that is sure to have and keep your interest on this little known piece of African American history and culture. This small area is still striving today although, much smaller, and is under attack by big development wanting this prime beach location. ( )