![]() These chapters largely deal with white passivism and lack of concern for African American rights, freedoms, and living and working conditions in America, particularly the American South. ![]() What inherent relationships are there between slavery and capitalism as demonstrated by the history Blackmon is describing? Consider returning to this question throughout your reading of the book. ![]() ![]() How do you see that discourse happening in the history laid out in the book so far? How do you see it still happening today? Blackmon states that Milner’s belief put in practice “would resonate through the next half century of national discourse about the proper role of the descendants of Africa in American life” (51-2). Milner believed the success of postbellum industry would rely on white businessmen’s ability to “manage” blacks (51). How does the beginning of this book demonstrate the way we’ve historically discussed black bodies? How do you see that translating into today? Consider returning to this question throughout your reading of the book. Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II by Douglas A. ![]()
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