The singular focus on poor and working-class black Atlantans makes this book an especially important contribution to a wider and more complete picture of the totality of Atlanta and its black citizens, including the most vulnerable."—Journal of Southern History
Provides an intriguing look at a group of people who are typically left out of conversations about Atlanta's past and progress."—ArtsATL
Provides a necessary counter to the standard narrative of modern Atlanta."—Choice
Hobson does his best work articulating the nuances of how Atlanta became such an unequal city, lionized in civil rights history for being "too busy to hate" and glorified in the present as one of several Black Meccas in the United States. His narratives are rich and compelling, and the data presents an accurate representation of the wealth of archives across the city's many historical, cultural and educational institutions."—Journal of Urban Affairs
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BN ID: | 2940176272116 |
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Publisher: | Tantor Audio |
Publication date: | 09/22/2020 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Sales rank: | 430,938 |
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