Black reconstruction in America
W. E. B. Du Bois Black Reconstruction in America redefines the historical narrative of the Reconstruction era (1860–1880). Rather than portraying Reconstruction as a failure, Du Bois frames it as a radical democratic experiment—one led in part by newly emancipated Black citizens who sought to reshape American society.
I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.
Through rhythmic verse and blues-inspired language, Hughes connects labor to dreams, showing how Black workers build not just cities but futures. His poems like Freedom’s Plow and Let America Be America Again frame Black labor as a force of transformation, demanding justice and inclusion in the American promise
Wesley Wallace Law
Governance by Expertise, Accountability by Design: Why Council-Manager Cities like Savannah Lead with Integrity.