A Sharecroppers Story, A Dream to Own a Piece of Land. The Story of Madea (The Sweet Alabama Rose)

A Sharecroppers Story, A Dream to Own a Piece of Land. The Story of Madea (The Sweet Alabama Rose)
Author: Charlie Davis
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2015-02-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 162838848X

This is a story based on true events surrounding the life and times of Elizabeth Jane Jones Davis, known to many as Madea. This story tells of the struggles of the black man living down on the countryside of southern Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s, refusing to depend solely on the privileges allowed by some white landowners. When the black man failed to meet the demands of some white men, the acts of slavery were reignited all over again. This was an act that some white men seemed to remembe

America A Dreamland, The Footsteps of Freedom - An Immigrant Story

America A Dreamland, The Footsteps of Freedom - An Immigrant Story
Author: Charlie (Chawtoma) Davis
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1628388501

The writer brings to his reading audiences a bold new view on immigration struggles, survival, and endeavors. He unveils the light on footsteps of freedom in America, from an immigrant's perspective. This is a gripping tale of survival based on a series of real life happenings. This story reveals the anatomy of immigration is just as complex as the exploration of America centuries ago. Smuggling immigrants across the border becomes a hard-hitting tale of surviving the trip and the struggle for f

Passage through Darkness

Passage through Darkness
Author: Charlie (Chawtoma) Davis
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2018-07-20
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1642146714

Big Percy Jones was born in the South and raised in a racist society. He loses a family member to racist violence. Being an African American sheriff officer, Percy finds it hard to imagine that the reality of racism still affects the black man in contemporary America. Percy makes important decisions as the leader of the Jones family. He knows he must make a moral decision centered on the death of a family member.

Newtown Alive

Newtown Alive
Author: Rosalyn Howard Ph D
Publisher: Rosalyn Howard, PH.D.
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780983127314

This book chronicles the history of Sarasota, Florida's African American community - Newtown - that celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2014. It answers questions about many aspects of community life: why the earliest African Americans who came to Sarasota, then a tiny fishing village, first settled in areas near downtown called -Black Bottom- and -over town;- their transition from there to Newtown; how they developed Newtown from swampland into a self-contained community to ensure their own survival during the Jim Crow era; the ways they earned a living, what self-help organizations they formed; their religious and educational traditions; residents' military service, the strong emphasis placed on education; how they succeeded in gaining political representation after filing a federal lawsuit; and much more. Newtown residents fought for civil rights, endured and triumphed over Jim Crow segregation, suffered KKK intimidation and violence, and currently are resisting the stealthy gentrification of their community. Whether you are new to the area, a frequent visitor, an educator, historian or a longtime resident trying to connect the dots in your family tree, you will find these stories of courage, dignity and determination enlightening and empowering!

Georgia's Charter of 1732

Georgia's Charter of 1732
Author: Albert B. Saye
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0820359777

Georgia’s Charter of 1732, originally published in 1942, is a scholar’s guide to the charter. The full text of the Georgia Charter of 1732 is reproduced in the book alongside the Albert B. Saye’s account of the events leading up to the granting of the charter. This essential moment at the very beginning of Georgia’s history is better understood through Saye’s narrative surrounding the Georgia Charter. The Georgia Open History Library has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this collection, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Brainwashed

Brainwashed
Author: Tom Burrell
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 145875118X

Black people are not dark-skinned white people, says advertising visionary Tom Burrell. In fact, they are a lot more. They are survivors of the Middle Passage and centuries of humiliation and deprivation, who have excelled against the odds, constantly making a way out of no way! At this point in history, the idea of black inferiority sh...

African American Historic Places

African American Historic Places
Author: National Register of Historic Places
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 628
Release: 1995-07-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780471143451

Culled from the records of the National Register of Historic Places, a roster of all types of significant properties across the United States, African American Historic Places includes over 800 places in 42 states and two U.S. territories that have played a role in black American history. Banks, cemeteries, clubs, colleges, forts, homes, hospitals, schools, and shops are but a few of the types of sites explored in this volume, which is an invaluable reference guide for researchers, historians, preservationists, and anyone interested in African American culture. Also included are eight insightful essays on the African American experience, from migration to the role of women, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement. The authors represent academia, museums, historic preservation, and politics, and utilize the listed properties to vividly illustrate the role of communities and women, the forces of migration, the influence of the arts and heritage preservation, and the struggles for freedom and civil rights. Together they lead to a better understanding of the contributions of African Americans to American history. They illustrate the events and people, the designs and achievements that define African American history. And they pay powerful tribute to the spirit of black America.

Racial and Ethnic Groups

Racial and Ethnic Groups
Author: Richard T. Schaefer
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Minorities
ISBN: 9780205842339

Understand the Changing Dynamics of the U.S. Population The 13th edition of Schaefer's Racial and Ethnic Groups places current and ethnic relations in a socio-historical context to help readers understand the past and shape the future. This best-selling Race & Ethnic Relations text is grounded in a socio-historical perspective with engaging stories and first person accounts. Race and Ethnic Groups helps students understand the changing dynamics of the U.S. population by examining our history, exploring our current situation, and discussing concerns for the future. This text provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to the present issues that confront racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and around the world. It incorporates the most current statistics and data in the marketplace including the most recent census. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning The new MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking Robust end-of-chapter materials provide students with chapter summary and study materials that help them develop critical thinking skills. Engage Students Every chapter contains first-hand commentaries that demonstrate the diversity of various groups. Explore Research Research intertwined with information on current events and demographics provide a modern view of our society. Understand Diversity Detailed coverage of multiple racial, ethnic, and other minority groups provide students with an extensive view of diverse relations. Support Instructors Strong supplements package with author-reviewed activities and assessments in MySocLab. Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205248152 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205248155

Hiding My Candy

Hiding My Candy
Author: The lady Chablis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1997-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0671520954

After leaping off the pages with he unforgettable debut in John Berendt's bestselling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the unabashed personality known as The Lady Chablis now brings her irresistible charisma to the remarkable odyssey of fabulousness that USA Today calls "sassy" and "provocative...." Born Benjamin Edward Knox in Quincy, Florida, "The Doll" always knew she was different. At a Tallahassee club, in her teens, she found the drag mother who would set her on the path to stardom. Before long, The Lady Chablis had a headline drag act replete with trademark saucy wit, down-home wisdom, and, of course, breasts. The rest is "Miss Thang" history....

Freedom’s Lawmakers

Freedom’s Lawmakers
Author: Eric Foner
Publisher: LSU Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996-08-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0807120820

With Freedom's Lawmakers, Eric Foner has assembled the first comprehensive directory of the over 1,500 African Americans who held political office in the South during the Reconstruction era. He has compiled an impressive amount of information about the antebellum status, occupations, property ownership, and military service of these officials -- who range from U.S. congressmen to local justices of the peace and constables. This revised paperback edition also contains new material on forty-five officials who were not included in the first edition.In his Introduction, Foner ably analyzes and interprets the roles of the black American officeholders. Concise biographies, in alphabetical order, trace the life histories of individuals -- many previously unknown -- who played important parts in the politics of the period. This useful and informative volume also includes an index by state, by occupation, by office during Reconstruction, by birth status, and by topic.