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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : sans médiation
Auteur(s) : Alkebulan, Paul (1948-....)
Titre(s) : The African American press in World War II [Texte imprimé] : toward victory at home and abroad / Paul Alkebulan
Publication : Lanham : Lexington Books, 2014
Description matérielle : ix, 165 pages ; 24 cm
Comprend : From Alabama to Abyssinia -- ; The saga of Dorie Miller -- ; Over there -- ; An end
to colonialism -- ; Over here -- ; What we fight for.
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155) and index
"Black journalists have vigorously exercised their First Amendment right since the
founding of Freedom's Journal in 1827. World War II was no different in this regard,
and Paul Alkebulan argues that it was the most important moment in the long history
of that important institution. American historians have often postulated that WWII
was a pivotal moment for the modern civil rights movement. This argument is partially
based on the pressing need to convincingly appeal to the patriotism and self-interest
of black citizens in the fight against fascism and its racial doctrines. This appeal
would have to recognize long standing and well-known grievances of African Americans
and offer some immediate resolution to these problems, such as increased access to
better housing and improved job prospects. 230 African American newspapers were prime
actors in this struggle. Black editors and journalists gave a coherent and organized
voice to the legitimate aspirations and grievances of African Americans for decades
prior to WWII. In addition, they presented an alternative and more inclusive vision
of democracy. The African American Press in World War II: Toward Victory at Home and
Abroad shows how they accomplished this goal, and is different from other works in
this field because it interprets WWII at home and abroad through the eyes of a diverse
black press. Alkebulan shows the wide ranging interest of the press prior to the war
and during the conflict."--Publisher's website
Autre(s) forme(s) du titre :
- Autre forme du titre : African American press in World War two
Sujet(s) : Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) -- Dans la presse -- États-Unis
Presse noire américaine -- 20e siècle
Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) -- Noirs américains
Indice(s) Dewey :
070.4 (23e éd.) = Journalisme
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9780739190760. - ISBN 0739190768. - ISBN 9780739190777 (erroné)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb45014305w
Notice n° :
FRBNF45014305
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