Ghosts of Jim Crow: Ending Racism in Post-Racial America

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Ghosts of Jim Crow This page intentionally left blank Ghosts of Jim Crow Ending Racism in Post-Racial America F. Michael Higginbotham a NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2013 by F. Michael Higginbotham All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Higginbotham, F. Michael. Ghosts of Jim Crow : ending racism in post-racial America / F. Michael Higginbotham. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–0–8147–3747–7 (cl : alk. paper) — ISBN 978–0–8147–2446–0 (e-book) — ISBN 978–0–8147–6090–1 (e-book) 1. African Americans—Civil rights—History. 2. African Americans—Segregation— History. 3. United States—Race relations. 4. Racism—United States—History. I. Title. E185.61.H58 2013 305.896'073—dc23 2012038383 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To Mom and Dad, with gratitude for all the wonderful memories This page intentionally left blank ...