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Why Colored People in Philadelphia Are Excluded From the Street Cars

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"Why Colored People in Philadelphia Are Excluded from the Street Cars" is a powerful examination of racial discrimination in 19th-century Philadelphia. Benjamin Peter Hunt meticulously documents the systemic exclusion of African Americans from public transportation, shedding light on a crucial chapter in the struggle for civil rights. This important historical document offers a vital perspective on the social and political landscape of the era, revealing the pervasive nature of streetcar segregation and its impact on the lives of Philadelphia's Black community. A crucial resource for understanding the history of racial injustice in the United States, this work provides invaluable insights into the fight against inequality and the enduring quest for equal rights. Discover the roots of the modern civil rights movement through Hunt's compelling account of discrimination and resilience.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
26
ISBN
9781023494540

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"Why Colored People in Philadelphia Are Excluded from the Street Cars" is a powerful examination of racial discrimination in 19th-century Philadelphia. Benjamin Peter Hunt meticulously documents the systemic exclusion of African Americans from public transportation, shedding light on a crucial chapter in the struggle for civil rights. This important historical document offers a vital perspective on the social and political landscape of the era, revealing the pervasive nature of streetcar segregation and its impact on the lives of Philadelphia's Black community. A crucial resource for understanding the history of racial injustice in the United States, this work provides invaluable insights into the fight against inequality and the enduring quest for equal rights. Discover the roots of the modern civil rights movement through Hunt's compelling account of discrimination and resilience.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
26
ISBN
9781023494540