Black Cameos

By R Emmet Kennedy

Book Overview

Black Cameos is a book written by R. Emmet Kennedy that explores the lives of African Americans in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. The book is a collection of essays that examine the experiences of black Americans in various areas of life, including education, politics, and the arts.The book begins by exploring the role of African Americans in the Civil War and their contributions to the Union army. It then delves into the challenges faced by black Americans during Reconstruction, including the rise of Jim Crow laws and the Ku Klux Klan.The book also examines the role of black Americans in the arts, including literature, music, and theater. It highlights the achievements of prominent African American figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Paul Robeson.Additionally, Black Cameos explores the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on African American communities and the ongoing struggle for equality in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive look at the history of African Americans in the United States and their contributions to American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417963107
• ISBN13: 9781417963102
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"