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Proximity to Power

By Moon, Krystyn R.

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Proximity to Power

By Moon, Krystyn R.

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"Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, Alexandria, Virginia, has long held a unique sociopolitical position due to its proximity to the nation's capital. This unexplored relationship had a profound impact on African Americans' access to schools, transportation, and other resources in comparison to other southern towns and cities. Proximity to Power examines the history of Alexandria's African American community from the mid-nineteenth century to the twenty-first century, focusing on its dynamic relationship with the federal government before, during, and after the Civil War. Krystyn R. Moon highlights the long-standing advocacy and agency of Alexandria's Black residents, adding further nuance to our understanding of the relationship between race and place"--
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
232
Release Date:
2025-07-01
Publication Date:
2025-07-01
Publisher:
The University of North Carolina Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1469686074
ISBN13:
9781469686073
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
402 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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