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by Roi Ottley (Author)
New World A-Coming: Inside Black America is a non-fiction book written by Roi Ottley that provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the experiences of African Americans in the United States during the early 20th century. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the black American experience.In the first part, Ottley explores the social, economic, and political conditions that shaped the lives of African Americans in the early 1900s. He discusses the impact of slavery, segregation, and discrimination on black communities, and how these factors contributed to poverty, illiteracy, and limited opportunities for advancement.The second part of the book focuses on the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that celebrated black art, literature, and music. Ottley provides a detailed account of the key figures and events that defined this era, including Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington.In the final section, Ottley examines the growing political consciousness among African Americans, particularly in the aftermath of World War II. He discusses the rise of civil rights organizations, including the NAACP and the Congress of Racial Equality, and the efforts of individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr. to secure equal rights for black Americans.Throughout the book, Ottley draws on his own experiences as a black journalist and activist to provide a personal perspective on the issues facing African Americans. He also includes numerous interviews and firsthand accounts from black Americans, providing a rich and nuanced portrait of the black American experience during this pivotal period in history.Overall, New World A-Coming: Inside Black America is a compelling and insightful work that offers a valuable perspective on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
