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In the shadow of slavery, African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863, Leslie M. Harris ; with a new afterword by the author

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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index present

non fiction

In the shadow of slavery

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Leslie M. Harris ; with a new afterword by the author

Historical studies of urban America

African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863

"The first edition of Leslie Harris's book was pathbreaking in arguing for the centrality of African Americans' contributions to the formation of New York City, including the slave labor that helped build it. From the first Dutch settlement up to the Civil War Draft Riots, Harris captures in rich detail how Black New Yorkers fought racist laws and practices, argued for better working and living conditions, and advocated for abolition. Her narrative of community formation encompasses people of all classes and professions, from ministers and businessmen to chimney sweeps and stevedores. Today, her depiction of Black New Yorkers' strivings is vital for understanding resistance and solidarity against today's oppressions"--, Provided by publisher

Slavery in Colonial New York -- The Struggle against Slavery in Revolutionary and Early National New York -- Creating a Free Black Community in New York City during the Era of Emancipation -- Free but Unequal: The Limits of Emancipation -- Keeping Body and Soul Together: Charity Workers and Black Activism in Postemancipation New York City -- The Long Shadow of Southern Slavery: Radical Abolitionists and Black Political Activism against Slavery and Racism -- "Pressing Forward to Greater Perfection": Radical Abolitionists, Black Labor, and Black Working-Class Activism after 1840 -- "Rulers of the Five Points": Blacks, Irish Immigrants, and Amalgamation -- The Failures of the City

African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863