A Nation Under Our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Great Migration

A Nation Under Our Feet offers a meticulous examination of Black political activism in the rural South, tracing the evolution of resistance from slavery through the Great Migration. This scholarly work uncovers how African Americans navigated systemic oppression to forge grassroots political power, shaping social and political landscapes in profound ways. Essential for understanding the complexities of Black political life beyond urban centers, it provides valuable insights into the formation of political identities and community strategies that challenged racial domination during a transformative era in American history.