Concrete demands
Subtitle: the search for Black power in the 20th century
By: Rhonda Y. Williams
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9780415801423; 9780415801430
Subjects: Politics and government; Race relations; African American women political activists; Civil rights; African American political activists; Civil rights movements; Black power; African Americans; History
Description: "In Concrete Demands, Rhonda Y. Williams provides a rich, deeply researched history which shows that the Black Power movement that emerged in the 1960s had long roots going back to the early 20th century. Looking at the movement from the grassroots level, Williams highlights the role of ordinary people as well as more famous historical actors, and demonstrates that women activists were central to Black Power"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-291) and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. I. Roots & routes; title: A mad society : crucibles and portents of Black Power; title: From "Negro power" toward Black revolt; title: The time is arriving now; title: pt. II. The expansive era; title: Into the public's eye; title: Girding up urban power struggles; title: The world cries freedom; title: Revolution for whom? : unraveling romantic Black unity.