The African American Experience in Texas

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The African American Experience in Texas

Author	: Bruce A. Glasrud
File Size	: 50,8 Mb
Publisher	: Texas Tech University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 02 June 2024
ISBN	: 0896726096
Pages	: 430 pages

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The African American Experience in Texas by Bruce A. Glasrud Book PDF Summary

The African American Experience in Texas collects for the first time the finest historical research and writing on African Americans in Texas. Covering the time period between 1820 and the late 1970s, the selections highlight the significant role that black Texans played in the development of the state. Topics include politics, slavery, religion, military experience, segregation and discrimination, civil rights, women, education, and recreation. This anthology provides new insights into a previously neglected part of American history and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of black Texans.

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