The African American Experience in Texas

The African American Experience in Texas
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Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Total Pages : 430
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ISBN-10 : 0896726096
ISBN-13 : 9780896726093
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Book Synopsis The African American Experience in Texas by : Bruce A. Glasrud

Download or read book The African American Experience in Texas written by Bruce A. Glasrud and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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