The Strange Careers of the Jim Crow North - by Brian Purnell & Jeanne Theoharis

The Strange Careers of the Jim Crow North is a groundbreaking anthology that challenges the long-held belief that racism originated in the South.

Through twelve insightful essays, this book uncovers the hidden history of institutionalized racism in America's most liberal places, revealing how Northern Jim Crow perpetuated social, economic, and political inequality.

The editors and contributors provide a compelling argument that American racism actually originated in the North, and chronicle the efforts of activists to undo the legal, economic, and social inequities born of Northern Jim Crow policies, practices, and ideas.

This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of race relations in America and the ongoing struggle for equality.