Book

Black Corona: race and the politics of place in an urban community

Princeton University PressPrinceton, N.J. • Published In 1998 • Pages: xii, 282

By: Gregory, Steven.

Abstract
This book discusses the politics of race and place in Corona, an urban community in Queens County, New York. Drawing on the lifes of black political activists and community leaders, the author discusses the ways their commitments were historically formed and politically exercised. The purpose is not limited to illustrating the diversity of African-American experiences in political power, neighborhood serves, and environmental justice. It goes beyond that to explore the social processes through which collective identities and shared political commitments are formed.
Subjects
Ethnic stratification
Inter-ethnic relations
Inter-community relations
Classes
Political movements
Real property
Economic planning and development
Labor supply and employment
Poverty
Alcoholism and drug addiction
Research and development
Crime
Social control
Congregations
Cultural goals
culture
African Americans
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
Field Date
1991-1994
Coverage Date
1898-1998
Coverage Place
New York, New York, United States
Notes
Steven Gregory
Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-277) and index
LCCN
97039537
LCSH
African Americans--New York (State)--New York--Politics and government
Urban ecology--New York (State)--New York--History--20th centuryPolitical culture--New York (State)--New York--History--20th century/Corona (New York, N.Y.)--Race relations/New York (N.Y.)--Race relations