Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination Free Audiobook Download by Herb Boyd

Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination provides a deeper understanding of the civil rights struggles that took place in Detroit during the 1960s by delving into the neighborhood level of activism.

Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination is a journey through the history of Detroit. Beginning with the migration by freed African Americans, including many former slaves, from other parts of the country to Detroit in the early 1800s, Boyd creates a vivid picture of black life and culture during this period.

Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination is a historical account of the Detroit Black community during the time period from 1917 to 1969. The book begins with a general history of African Americans in Detroit before highlighting the rise and fall of self-determination within the Black community.

Detroit is often seen as the epitome of the "American Dream" - a city of abundance, where so many came to live the American dream and make it big. Even if this is not always the case, one thing is true; Detroit is unique in its history. As with any other city, there are stories that have shaped Detroit's place in history. In "Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination", author Herb Boyd offers a candid look at the social and economic conditions in black communities between 1866 and 1967. The book highlights various events that shaped black communities - such as the Great Migration, Jim Crow laws, and racial segregation. Along with these events, Boyd also uses personal accounts to describe how blacks have been

The audiobook "Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination" is a powerful history of the origins and development of the Black Power Movement in Detroit. "Black Detroit" narrates the history of the rise of Black Power in Detroit from its origins after WWII, before becoming a dominant force in the political landscape with the crack cocaine epidemic and continued racial tension.

Detroit's rise from the ashes of a once-great city reveals the progression of African Americans in America. The narration is done by James Shippy.