Describes the creation and history of "sundown towns, " American towns where African-Americans were outlawed after dark, in some cases as late as the 1970s; examines their effect on whites, African-Americans, and the social system; and discusses their continued existence, arguing the importance of integration.
year: 2005
call number/section: 363.5, 363.55
subjects: african americans, segregation, cities and towns, united states, suburbs, city and town life, suburban life, united states, history, local, race relations, local history