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9780813197111: Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State: Revisiting My Old Kentucky Home
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ISBN 10 : 0813197112 ISBN 13 : 9780813197111
Editeur : The University Press of Kentucky, 2023

Synopsis

Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home" has been designated as the official state song and performed at the Kentucky Derby for decades. In light of the ongoing social justice movement to end racial inequality, many have questioned whether the song should be played at public events, given its inaccurate depiction of slavery in the state.

In Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State, editor Gerald L. Smith presents a collection of powerful essays that uncover the long-forgotten stories of pain, protest, and perseverance of African Americans in Kentucky. Using the song and the museum site of My Old Kentucky Home as a central motif, the chapters move beyond historical myths to bring into sharper focus the many nuances of Black life. Chronologically arranged, they present fresh insights on topics such as the domestic slave trade, Black Shakers, rebellion and racial violence prior to the Civil War, Reconstruction, the fortitude of Black women as they pressed for political and educational equality, the intersection of race and sports, and the controversy over a historic monument.

Taken as a whole, this groundbreaking collection introduces readers to the strategies African Americans cultivated to negotiate race and place within the context of a border state. Ultimately, the book gives voice to the thoughts, desires, and sacrifices of generations of African Americans whose stories have been buried in the past.

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À propos de l'auteur

Gerald L. Smith is assistant professor of history at Memphis State University.

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Éditeur
The University Press of Kentucky
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0813197112
ISBN 13 
9780813197111
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
380
Éditeur
Smith Gerald
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