Item #1767 Marching Blacks: An Interpretive History of the Rise of the Black Common Man. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Marching Blacks: An Interpretive History of the Rise of the Black Common Man
Marching Blacks: An Interpretive History of the Rise of the Black Common Man
Marching Blacks: An Interpretive History of the Rise of the Black Common Man
"Negroes have advanced since this war and people will want to push them back, which will cause trouble..."

Marching Blacks: An Interpretive History of the Rise of the Black Common Man

New York: Dial Press, 1945 (1946). Second Printing. Cloth over boards. Octavo. [iv], 218 pages.

A compelling argument for Civil Rights based on the hypocrisy exposed by African American soldiers "making the world safe for democracy" in World War II but being denied full equality at home.

Powell reviews the political and social power gained by African Americans since the Civil War, but contends that racial injustices highlighted by World War II call for more dynamic and proactive measures to achieve equality going forward.

Uncommon early printing in the rarely seen dust jacket.

Ref. BLOCKSON 3332.

Fine in a near fine dust jacket with just a few touches of extremity wear.

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