by Keona K. Ervin (Author)
Like most of the nation during the 1930s, St. Louis, Missouri, was caught in the stifling grip of the Great Depression. For the next thirty years, the "Gateway City" continued to experience significant urban decline as its population swelled and the area's industries stagnated. Over these decades, many African American citizens in the region found themselves struggling financially and fighting for access to profitable jobs and suitable working conditions. To combat ingrained racism, crippling
Author Biography
Keona K. Ervin is associate professor of history at the University of Missouri.
Number of Pages: 294
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 05, 2019
