Black Life in Old New Orleans by Keith Weldon Medley (2014, Hardcover)

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Black Life in Old New Orleans, Hardcover by Medley, Keith Weldon, ISBN 158980564X, ISBN-13 9781589805644, Used Good Condition, Free shipping in the US Medley gives readers and in-depth account of African and African American history and cultural influence in New Orleans. The text is organized chronologically and relates the history of New Orleans' key groups, individuals and places, like Faubourg Tremé and Congo Square, the Mardi Gras Indians, the Zulu Parade, and Louis Armstrong, . Tureaud, and Ernest Wright. Medley is an independent historian living in New Orleans. He has published widely on the history and people of New Orleans and Southern Louisiana. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()

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PublisherArcadia Publishing
ISBN-10158980564X
ISBN-139781589805644
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038737740

Product Key Features

Book TitleBlack Life in Old New Orleans
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicUnited States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Customs & Traditions, United States / General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorKeith Weldon Medley
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-010440
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal305.896/073076335
SynopsisPeople of African descent have shaped New Orleans from its earliest days into the vibrant city it is today. From the slaves and indentured servants who drained the swamps, erected the buildings, constructed the levees, and dug the canals to the Freedom Riders who fought for racial equality in a segregated South, New Orleans' history and black history in America are intricately connected. Historian Keith Weldon Medley recounts the rich history of African and African-American cultural influence on one of America's most-beloved cities. This in-depth account is one of personal significance for the author, who was raised in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny and whose family history is tied to the area. Through fifteen self-contained chapters, Medley takes a chronological and focused look at some of New Orleans' most prominent people and places. Rife with detailed histories of Faubourg Tremi, Congo Square, and many other pivotal locations, Medley's subjects include the Mardi Gras Indians, the Zulu Parade, and Louis Armstrong and his upbringing in black Storyville. Tales of many other prominent New Orleanians also fill the pages, such as educator and civic leader Fannie C. Williams, founder of the People's Defense League Ernest Wright, and civil rights attorney A.P. Tureaud., People of African descent have shaped New Orleans from its earliest days into the vibrant city it is today. From the slaves and indentured servants who drained the swamps, erected the buildings, constructed the levees, and dug the canals to the Freedom Riders who fought for racial equality in a segregated South, New Orleans' history and black history in America are intricately connected. Historian Keith Weldon Medley recounts the rich history of African and African-American cultural influence on one of America's most-beloved cities. This in-depth account is one of personal significance for the author, who was raised in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny and whose family history is tied to the area. Through fifteen self-contained chapters, Medley takes a chronological and focused look at some of New Orleans' most prominent people and places. Rife with detailed histories of Faubourg Trem 1/2, Congo Square, and many other pivotal locations, Medley's subjects include the Mardi Gras Indians, the Zulu Parade, and Louis Armstrong and his upbringing in black Storyville. Tales of many other prominent New Orleanians also fill the pages, such as educator and civic leader Fannie C. Williams, founder of the People's Defense League Ernest Wright, and civil rights attorney A.P. Tureaud., African Americans, their city, and their past. Capturing 300 years of history and focusing on African American communities' social, cultural, and political pasts, this book captures a significant portion of the diversity that is New Orleans. Author Keith Weldon Medley's research encompasses Congo Square, Old Treme, Louis Armstrong, Fannie C. Williams, Mardi Gras, and more in this groundbreaking work. He creates a comprehensive history of New Orleans and the black experience.
LC Classification NumberF379.N59N44438 2014

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