Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II

Discover the gripping narrative behind the lost stories of enslaved individuals and their descendants in "Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II." This groundbreaking historical expose offers readers a profound exploration of the complex realities faced by Black Americans post-Emancipation Proclamation. Award-winning author Douglas A. Blackmon meticulously uncovers the harrowing journey of freedom-seekers who found themselves ensnared...

Discover the gripping narrative behind the lost stories of enslaved individuals and their descendants in "Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II." This groundbreaking historical expose offers readers a profound exploration of the complex realities faced by Black Americans post-Emancipation Proclamation. Award-winning author Douglas A. Blackmon meticulously uncovers the harrowing journey of freedom-seekers who found themselves ensnared in a new form of slavery known as neoslavery in the decades following the Civil War, revealing the long shadow cast by systemic racism and exploitation that endured well into the 20th century.

With thorough research and powerful storytelling, this enlightening book challenges long-held perceptions, providing a detailed account of forced labor systems, convict leasing, and sharecropping while also illuminating the resistance efforts by Black communities to reclaim their dignity and rights.