Before the Mayflower
A History of the Negro in America 1619-1962
by:
Lerone Bennett
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the experiences and contributions of African Americans from their arrival in the United States as slaves in 1619 through the civil rights movement of the 1960s. It delves into the social, political, and cultural history of Black Americans, highlighting their struggles for freedom and equality amidst systemic racism and oppression.
Key points:
1. African American History: The book integrates African American history into American history, tracing their journey from 1619, through slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights Movement.
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