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Traveling Black: A Story Of Race And Resistance
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Winner Of The Bancroft Prizewinner Of The David J. Langum Prizewinner Of The Lillian Smith Book Awardwinner Of The Order Of The Coif Book Awardwinner Of The Oah Liberty Legacy Foundation Awarda New York Times Critics Top Book Of The Yearthis Extraordinary Book Is A Powerful Addition To The History Of Travel Segregation. Traveling Black Reveals How Travel Discrimination Transformed Over Time From Segregated Trains To Buses And Uber Rides. Mia Bay Shows That Black Mobility Has Always Been A Struggle.Ibram X. Kendi, Author Of How To Be An Antiracista Riveting, Characterrich Account Of Racial Segregation In America That Reveals Just How Central Travel Restrictions Were To The Creation Of Jim Crow Lawsand Why Traveling Black Has Been At The Heart Of The Quest For Racial Justice Ever Since.From Plessy V. Ferguson To #Drivingwhileblack, African Americans Have Fought For Over A Century To Move Freely Around The United States. Curious As To Why So Many Cases Contesting The Doctrine Of Separate But Equal Involved Trains And Buses, Mia Bay Went Back To The Sources With Some Basic Questions: How Did Travel Segregation Begin? Why Were So Many Of Those Who Challenged It In Court Women? How Did It Move From One Form Of Transport To Another, And What Was It Like To Be Caught Up In This Web Of Contradictory Rules?From Stagecoaches And Trains To Buses, Cars, And Planes, Traveling Black Explores When, How, And Why Racial Restrictions Took Shape And Brilliantly Portrays What It Was Like To Live With Them. There Is Not In The World A More Disgraceful Denial Of Human Brotherhood Than The Jim Crow Car Of The Southern United States, W. E. B. Du Bois Famously Declared. Bay Unearths Troves Of Supporting Evidence, Rescuing Forgotten Stories Of Undaunted Passengers Who Made It Back Home Despite Being Insulted, Stranded, Rerouted, Or Ignored.Black Travelers Never Stopped Challenging These Humiliations And Insisting On Justice In The Courts. Traveling Black Upends Our Understanding Of Black Resistance, Documenting A Sustained Fight That Falls Outside The Traditional Boundaries Of The Civil Rights Movement. A Masterpiece Of Scholarly And Human Insight, This Book Helps Explain Why The Long, Unfinished Journey To Racial Equality So Often Takes Place On The Road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance'? A: 'Traveling Black' explores the historical context and implications of travel segregation in America, focusing on how racial restrictions shaped the experiences of Black Americans and their quest for racial justice.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Traveling Black'? A: The author of 'Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance' is Mia Bay, a noted historian and scholar.
- Q: What awards has 'Traveling Black' received? A: 'Traveling Black' has won several prestigious awards, including the Bancroft Prize, the David J. Langum Prize, the Lillian Smith Book Award, the Order of the Coif Book Award, and the OAH Liberty Legacy Foundation Award.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Traveling Black'? A: 'Traveling Black' contains 400 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Traveling Black' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Traveling Black' published? A: 'Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance' was published on March 23, 2021.
- Q: What historical events does 'Traveling Black' discuss? A: 'Traveling Black' discusses significant historical events related to travel segregation, including the Plessy v. Ferguson case and the ongoing struggles of Black Americans against discriminatory practices in transportation.
- Q: Is 'Traveling Black' suitable for academic study? A: 'Traveling Black' is suitable for academic study as it is well-researched, includes extensive historical evidence, and contributes to the understanding of race relations and civil rights in America.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Traveling Black'? A: 'Traveling Black' is targeted at readers interested in African American history, civil rights, and social justice, as well as scholars and students in related fields.
- Q: Does 'Traveling Black' contain illustrations or photographs? A: 'Traveling Black' primarily focuses on text and historical accounts; it does not contain illustrations or photographs.