Description: Brooklynites by Prithi Kanakamedala Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Brooklyn has a distinct story in the history of social justice. Explore the rich history of New York Citys second largest borough, and the thriving nineteenth-century free Black community that once called it home"-- Publisher Description Meet the Black Brooklynites who defined New York Citys most populous borough through their search for social justiceBefore it was a borough, Brooklyn was our nations third largest city. Its free Black community attracted people from all walks of life—businesswomen, church leaders, laborers, and writers—who sought to grow their city in a radical anti-slavery vision. The residents of neighborhoods like DUMBO, Fort Greene, and Williamsburg organized and agitated for social justice. They did so even as their own freedom was threatened by systemic and structural racism, risking their safety for the sake of their city. Brooklynites recovers the lives of these remarkable citizens and considers their lasting impact on New York Citys most populous borough.This cultural and social history is told through four ordinary families from Brooklyns nineteenth-century free Black community: the Crogers, the Hodges, the Wilsons, and the Gloucesters. The book illustrates the depth and scope of their activism, cementing Brooklyns place in the history of social justice movements. Their lives offer valuable lessons on freedom, democracy, and family—both the ones were born with and the ones we choose. Their powerful stories continue to resonate today, as borough residents fill the streets in search of a more just city.This is a story of land, home, labor, of New Yorkers past, and the legacy they left us. This is the story of Brooklyn. Author Biography Prithi Kanakamedala is Professor of History at Bronx Community College, City University of New York. Details ISBN 1479833096 ISBN-13 9781479833092 Title Brooklynites Author Prithi Kanakamedala Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 288 Publisher New York University Press GE_Item_ID:161423901; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781479833092
Book Title: Brooklynites
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Publication Name: Brooklynites : the Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities That Shaped a Borough
Language: English
Publisher: New York University Press
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2024
Subject: United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), African American, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 20.1 Oz
Subject Area: Social Science, History
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Prithi Kanakamedala
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover
