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Watermelons, nooses, and straight razors : stories from the Jim Crow Museum / David Pilgrim.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pilgrim, David, 1959- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African Americans--Segregation--History.
- African Americans.
- African Americans--Civil rights--History.
- African Americans--Social conditions.
- Racism--United States.
- Racism.
- African Americans--Segregation--Collectibles.
- Racism--Collectibles--United States.
- United States--Race relations.
- United States.
- Jim Crow Museum (Ferris State University).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (273 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Stories from the Jim Crow Museum
- Place of Publication:
- Oakland, California : PM Press, [2018]
- Summary:
- Watermelons, Nooses, and Straight Razors: Stories from the Jim Crow Museum by David Pilgrim explores the history of racism in the United States through the lens of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University. The book delves into the collection of racist memorabilia to provide an unflinching look at the legacy and continued impact of Jim Crow laws and stereotypes. Pilgrim's work aims to educate and provoke discussions about racial injustices and the importance of confronting historical wrongs to foster healing and understanding. Intended for both academic and general audiences, the book serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing challenge of eradicating racism. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword by Debby Irving
- Chapter One: First Words
- Chapter Two: Not Quite Human
- Chapter Three: Watermelon Cravers
- Chapter Four: Razor-Toting Criminals
- Chapter Five: Menaces Who Deserve To Be Hanged
- Chapter Six: Hated By Dogs
- Chapter Seven: Black People and Niggers
- Chapter Eight: Final Words
- About the Museum
- About the Author
- Notes
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781629634593
- 162963459X
- OCLC:
- 1009241552
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