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Strike the hammer : the Black freedom struggle in Rochester, New York, 1940-1970 /

This book explores the rise of the Black Freedom Struggle in Rochester, New York across the mid-twentieth century. It examines Black migration, politics, rebellions, organizing and capitalism.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hill, Laura Warren (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, [2021]
Subjects:
African Americans > Civil rights > New York (State) > Rochester > History > 20th century.
Civil rights movements > New York (State) > Rochester > History > 20th century.
Black power > Economic aspects > New York (State) > Rochester.
Black power > New York (State) > Rochester > History > 20th century.
Rochester (N.Y.) > Race relations > History > 20th century.
Rochester (N.Y.) > Race relations > Economic aspects.
Description
Summary:This book explores the rise of the Black Freedom Struggle in Rochester, New York across the mid-twentieth century. It examines Black migration, politics, rebellions, organizing and capitalism.
Physical Description:196 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781501754258
1501754254
9781501756047
1501756044