Slavery by another name, is a thought provoking and maddening book about slavery in the south during the turn of the twentieth century through the 1960s. Listen to slavery by another name audiobook by douglas a. Blackmon, audiobook narrated by dennis boutsikaris. Douglas blackmon talked about his book slavery by another name. A new book by douglas blackmon called slavery by another name argues that slavery persisted in different forms long after 1862.
No study on modern slavery post civil war has tackled these horrific practices and. In slavery by another name, douglas blackmon of the wall street journal. The untold history of postcivil war neoslavery in slavery by another name, douglas blackmon of the wall street journal argues that slavery did not end in. Slavery by another name history background by nancy obrien wagner, bluestem heritage group introduction for more than seventyfive years after the emancipation proclamation and the end of the civil war, thousands of blacks were systematically forced to work against their will. Slavery by another name engagement tpt national productions. While the methods of forced labor took on many forms over those eight. The pbs documentary slavery by another name examines the perpetuation of slavery under the guise of the peonage system. Slavery by another name challenges one of americas most cherished assumptions the belief that slavery in the us ended with abraham lincolns emancipation proclamation by telling the harrowing story of how in the south, a new system of involuntary servitude took its place with shocking force. Sign in to download and listen to this audiobook today. Be the first to ask a question about slavery by another name. Blackmons pulitzer prizewinning book, the film illuminates how in the years following the civil war, insidious new forms of forced labor emerged in the american south, persisting until the onset of world war ii. Blackmon knopf doubleday publishing group, jan 6, 2009 history 496 pages. Pollard, the director of this historical documentary, may also be known for his work on eyes on the prize and 4 little girls. Slavery by another name mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio.
It explores the forced labor, of prisoners, overwelmingly african american men, through the convict lease system used by states, local governments, white farmers. Slavery by another name is a 90minute documentary that challenges the belief that slavery ended with the civil war. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper, and proponent of the do it yourself idea. Historic image slideshow slavery by another name bento pbs. Pollard has joined forces yet again with sheila curran bernard, a writer that worked on eyes on the prize, to adapt the book written by douglas a.
It is at once provocative and thoughtprovoking, sobering and heartrending. Yes, the book is such a great work of research and brutal honesty. This activity guide focuses on two specific types of forced labor systems peonage debt slavery and convict leasing that were used in the south after the civil war. The reenslavement of black people in america from the civil war to world war ii by douglas a. Pbs bases its slavery by another name documentary on the pulitzer prizewinning book by the same name. What was one of the most memorable moments of slavery by another name. Collectors bernard and shirley kinsey join author douglas a. The peonage system represents one of the great failures of reconstruction. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii reprint by blackmon, douglas a isbn. Slavery by another name, a multimedia project based on douglas a. This gets slavery by another name off to a shaky start. In his autobiography, he describes his early life as a slave on a virginia plantation, his steady rise during the civil war, his struggle for education. Slavery by another name is readily available its embedded below, in full.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Blackmon brings to light one of the most shameful chapters in american historyan age of neoslavery that. Blackmon brings into sharp focus the nexus between race, state power, the expansion of capitalism and slavery through the backdoor. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii by douglas a. Slavery by another name is a 90minute documentary that challenges one. Based on a vast record of original documents and personal narratives, slavery by another nameunearths the lost stories of slaves and their descendants who journeyed into freedom after the emancipation proclamation and then back into the shadow of involuntary servitude. It also reveals the stories of those who fought unsuccessfully against the reemergence of human labor trafficking, the modern companies that profited most from neoslavery, and the systems final demise in the 1940s, partly due to fears of enemy propaganda about american racial abuse at the beginning of world war ii. Blackmon at barnes due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii is a book by american writer douglas a. Narrative of solomon northup, a citizen of newyork, kidnapped in washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a. Hence, after 7 years of exhaustive research and interviews, slavery by another name arrives at a time our nation, facing a historic general election, is contemplating race as never before.
The documentary recounts how in the years following the civil war, insidious new forms of forced labor emerged in the american south, keeping hundreds of thousands of. It also reveals the stories of those who fought unsuccessfully against the re. Mar 25, 2008 turns out, slavery wasnt really over when lincoln said it was over. Slavery by another name quotes showing of 30 when white americans frankly peel back the layers of our commingled pasts, we are all marked by it. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii by douglas a blackmon online at alibris. Blackmons book should be standard reading material in us classrooms. Turns out, slavery wasnt really over when lincoln said it was over. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii douglas a. Blackmon brings to light one of the most shameful chapters in. Slavery by another name debuted in 2012 and runs for 90 minutes. Book discussion on slavery by another name february 21, 2008 life and legacy of thurgood marshall, panel 1.
Ecoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec loffre dessai. Students will define peonage debt slavery and critically examine the convict leasing system. Usually, an african american either took the train or walked to a neighboring town or city looking for work. This gets slavery by another name off to a shaky start, if only because many of blackmons wordings are speculative. Slavery by another name mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. The documentary recounts how in the years following the civil war, insidious new forms of forced labor emerged in the american south, keeping hundreds of thousands of african americans in bondage, trapping them in a.
Slavery did not, in fact, end at the end of the civil war. Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 2009 in this groundbreaking historical expose, douglas a. Whether a company or an individual, we are marred either by our connections to the specific crimes and injuries of our fathers and their fathers. The cover photograph shows a young black man, possibly only a. Films media group, an infobase learning company, is the premier source of highquality academic streaming video and dvds for schools, colleges, and libraries. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii. Jul 22, 2019 it also reveals the stories of those who fought unsuccessfully against the reemergence of human labor trafficking, the modern companies that profited most from neoslavery, and the systems final demise in the 1940s, partly due to fears of enemy propaganda about american racial abuse at the beginning of world war ii.
I chose to read it as an audiobook which made it a little harder to follow as there. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The film spans over eight decades starting from 1865. A panel discussion was held on the legacy of thurgood marshall, the first black u. The justice system at the federal level was unwilling to pursue the issue of convictions. Watch the beginning of slavery by another name, the new documentary challenging one of americas most cherished assumptions. Slavery by another name explains the history of african americans after they were freed from slavery and the many obstacles they faced trying to maintain their new freedom. Prize for general nonfiction for his book slavery by another name.
It explores the forced labor, of prisoners, overwhelmingly african american men, through the convict lease system used by states, local governments, white farmers, and corporations after the american civil war. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the united states, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Narrative of solomon northup, a citizen of newyork, kidnapped in washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the red river. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. Slavery by another name is a 90minute documentary that challenges one of americans most cherished assumptions. And you can find davis the prison industrial complex in book and audio form youd have to buy either. You will become very angry when you read how georgia, alabama, texas, florida et al had local town city officials ready to arrest african americans on made up trump up charges, such as. Author douglas blackmon on the reenslavement of black people in america. The reenslavement of black people in america from the civil war to world war ii douglas a. In this groundbreaking historical expose, douglas a. Divided into three parts and seventeen chapters, slavery by another name is one ofthe most captivating books that expose the heinous crime ofslavery in the postemancipationhistoryofthe usa.
The documentary slavery by another name is enjoyable, but has its flaws. For decades, white legal officials and businessmen successfully opposed these efforts through disenfranchisement, economic pressure, and violent. Slavery by another name the reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war iiby douglas a. Pbs202 slavery by another name 2012 sundance film festival. Slavery by another name is a 90 minute documentary that challenges one of americas most cherished assumptions. This gets slavery by another name off to a shaky start, if. For those who think the conversation about race or exploitation in america is over, they should read douglas blackmons cautionary tale, slavery by another name. Blackmons pioneering work is helping us to break new ground toward a. The personal story of green cottenham, a black man born free in the mid1880s is purely fictional. It explores the forced labor of imprisoned black men and women, through the. Slavery by another name follows the life of green cottenham who was arrested on march 30, 1908 by the sheriff of selby county, alabama, and charged with vagrancy and in walking in his footsteps author blackmon shared what hed learned about the politics of the day and how those politics and slavery were synonymous then as they are today. Jun 03, 2009 copy the code below to embed the wbur audio player on your site. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
Slavery by another name the reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii by douglas a. Slavery by another name challenges one of americans most cherished assumptions. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the south in 1865, thousands of african americans were pulled back. Blackmon in a conversation about blackmons groundbreaking historical study, and pulitzer prize winning boo, slavery by another name. Blackmons pulitzer prizewinning book, premiered nationally on pbs in 2012 as a 90minute documentary, website, and educational initiative. This book should be required reading for every american. Slavery by another name by douglas a blackmon the reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii this pulitzer prizewinning book shocks the reader before he or she has opened it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Slavery by another name challenges one of our countrys most cherished assumptions. Jul 05, 2014 slavery by another name see black see power. As i began the research for this book, i discovered that while. A new book by douglas blackmon called slavery by another name argues that slavery persisted in.
Slavery by another name from the start of the convict leasing system, african americans and some whites attempted to expose the practice and to organize against it. Courtesy of georgia archives vanishing georgia collection. The film tells how even as chattel slavery came to an end in the south in 1865, thousands of african americans were pulled back into forced labor with shocking. Convicts and their guard pause in their work, atlanta, 1895. Blackmon author, dennis boutsikaris narrator, audible studios publisher try audible free. Directed by sam pollard, produced by catherine allan and douglas blackmon, written by sheila curran bernard, the tpt national productions project is based on the 2009 pulitzer prizewinning book by blackmon. It brings into clear focus the reality of the continuation of slavery for african americans long after. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Digital storytelling unit slavery by another name bento.