The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow

The book explores the resilience of African Americans from Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting their efforts to gain education, land, and economic independence despite systemic oppression. It emphasizes the establishment of businesses, churches, and communities as acts of defiance against segregation and disenfranchisement. While acknowledging the pervasive influence of white supremacy, it celebrates the enduring spirit and strength of the black community throughout this tumultuous period in history.