The Condemnation of Blackness

This audiobook explores the lesser-known role of the urban North in shaping perceptions of race and crime during the Jim Crow era. After the 1890 census, the narrative emerged that linked high crime rates among African Americans to a flawed character, contrasting them with working-class whites and European immigrants. It examines how these notions of black criminality influenced urban development and social policies, highlighting the complexities of race relations in American society.