Abstract
Conversing with the Past: Primary Documents and Modern Perspectives in African American History chronicles the African American struggle for freedom and rights from the early 17th century to the contemporary era. This book encompasses a vital spectrum of topics, including the transatlantic slave trade, Black nationalism, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the rise of new cultural identities, and ongoing social revolutions.
The interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities—including videos, skill-builder activities, flashcards, discussion questions, and assignments—all within a single system.
The book is designed to facilitate a deep understanding of key historical periods, introducing readers to salient primary and secondary reading sources. Students explore the dynamics of resistance and agency expressed by African Americans in the face of racism, sexism, state violence, and economic challenges.
Conversing with the Past is an ideal resource for courses and programs in African American studies, American history, and social justice, as well as interdisciplinary studies involving cultural, political, and social analysis.