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From a Bancroft Prize winner, a harrowing portrait of Black workers and white hypocrisy in nineteenthcentury BostonImpassioned antislavery rhetoric made antebellum Boston famous as the nations hub of radical abolitionism. In fact, however, the city was far from a beacon of equality.In No Right to an Honest Living, historian Jacqueline Jones reveals how Boston was the United States writ small: a place where the soaring rhetoric of egalitarianism was easy, but justice in the workplace was elusive. Before, during, and after the Civil War, white abolitionists and Republicans refused to secure equal employment opportunity for Black Bostonians, condemning most of them to poverty. Still, Jones finds, some Black entrepreneurs ingeniously created their own jobs and forged their own career paths.Highlighting the everyday struggles of ordinary Black workers, this book shows how injustice in the workplace prevented Bostonand the United Statesfrom securing true equality for all.
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I appreciate the detailed account of the Black workers' struggles, but it felt a bit slow in parts. There’s a lot of depth, which is great, but it can drag on if you’re not fully engaged. Worth a read, though!
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Lila Johnson
A Deep Dive into History
This book is a fascinating read! It really captures the struggles of Boston's Black workers during the Civil War era. I bought it for my history-loving husband, and he hasn’t put it down since!
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Sofia Martinez
Invaluable Perspective on History
What an eye-opening book! The way it explores the Civil War era from the perspective of Black workers is so important. I learned a lot about an often-overlooked part of history. Highly recommend it for anyone interested in social justice.
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David Lee
Interesting But Lacked Engagement
I found the topic really interesting, but the writing style didn’t quite hook me. I expected more storytelling. It’s still informative, just not as engaging as I’d hoped. Maybe more visuals could have helped?
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Aaliyah Wilson
A Must-Read for Activists
As someone active in social justice, this book really resonated with me. Understanding the history of Black workers in Boston during the Civil War adds so much context to today's struggles. It’s a powerful read!
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