"In this broad and balanced history of Newark, Kevin Mumford applies the concept of the public sphere to the problem of race relations, demonstrating how political ideas and print culture were instrumental in shaping African American consciousness. His analysis uniquely incorporates the impact of white ethnic groups and the experience of black women. He draws on both public and personal archives, interpreting official documents-such as newspapers, commission testimony, and government records - alongside interviews, political flyers, meeting minutes, and rare photos."--Jacket.
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