African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California: a History

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African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California: a History is written by Claudine Burnett and published by AuthorHouse. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 166551678X (ISBN 10) and 9781665516785 (ISBN 13).

Racial discrimination and unrest are intertwined with the history of Long Beach and Southern California in Ms. Burnett’s latest book. African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California begins in the 1800s and continues to 1970, reaching into later years to describe what that history has led to today. Ms. Burnett spent over five years researching recently digitized African American newspapers which has allowed her access to the black perspective on issues rarely written about in the white press or by other authors. Personal stories, legislation, Southland history and possible solutions to decades old problems are presented, making for an interesting and informative read. It is a unique work, sure to open the eyes of many.