That's the Way It Was: Stories of Struggle, Survival and Self-Respect in Twentieth-Century Black St. Louis

The "St.

Louis Racism Experience" is a powerful collection of oral histories that reveals the everyday struggles of 13 Black Americans living in twentieth-century St.

Louis.

Through their stories, we gain insight into the pervasive racism that shaped their lives and the resilience and self-respect that defined their community.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of race relations in America.