Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital Free Audiobook Download by George Derek Musgrove,Chris Myers Asch
This is a story of race and democracy in the nation's capital and how it has changed over time. The book begins with the creation of the nation's capital and its original inhabitants, the Lenni-Lenape tribe. It then moves through time to present day, focusing on how race and power have changed in Washington.
This is a history of the black community in Washington D.C. from its founding to the Civil Rights Movement. The author talks about the many struggles and hard times that the members of that community have had to endure throughout history including slavery, segregation, and Jim Crow Laws. He also talks about how they fought back against those injustices and created a sense of empowerment in themselves.
The author gives a detailed account of the history of race relations in America and how they affect the nation's capital. He goes on to describe the city's policies on race going back to slavery, citing many important historic figures such as Andrew Jackson, Charles Sumner, Louis-Auguste Blanqui, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
The United States Capitol is the official home of the legislative branch of the U.S. government as well as the president and vice-president. The building has been renovated many times over its history, but it remains a symbol of democracy in America. George Derek Musgrove Chris Myers Asch's book Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital documents how African-American politicians have attempted to make changes for racial equality and justice, specifically in Washington D.C., since the 1870s when African-Americans first started moving to Washington D.C., starting with Frederick Douglas in 1867.
In his book, Musgrove discusses how the city of Washington D.C. and its government were built on the foundation of race relations. He explores the history of how African-Americans fought for their rights while still being connected to a country they could call home. The author also talks about how many believe that there is racism in the United States today.
George Derek Musgrove Chris Myers Asch is a new book, published in 2008 by the University of North Carolina Press. This is a history of race and democracy in the nation's capital from pre-colonial times to the Civil War. It offers readers a view into 19th and 20th century America from a perspective of race and class. In addition, it tells about how African Americans have been treated in Washington D.C. through history and yet still maintain hope for their futures.
Published Date | 2020-10-06 |
Duration | 25 hours 15 minutes |
Author | George Derek Musgrove, Chris Myers Asch |
Narrated | David Sadzin |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Social Science, North America |