Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age

Name: Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age
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Book Synopsis: An electrifying story of the sensational murder trial that divided a city and ignited the civil rights struggleIn 1925, Detroit was a smoky swirl of jazz and speakeasies, assembly lines and fistfights. The advent of automobiles had brought workers from around the globe to compete for manufacturing jobs, and tensions often flared with the KKK in ascendance and violence rising. Ossian Sweet, a proud Negro doctor-grandson of a slave-had made the long climb from the ghetto to a home of his own in a previously all-white neighborhood. Yet just after his arrival, a mob gathered outside his house; suddenly, shots rang out: Sweet, or one of his defenders, had accidentally killed one of the whites threatening their lives and homes. And so it began-a chain of events that brought America's greatest attorney, Clarence Darrow, into the fray and transformed Sweet into a controversial symbol of equality. Historian Kevin Boyle weaves the police investigation and courtroom drama of Sweet's murder trial into an unforgettable tapestry of narrative history that documents the volatile America of the 1920s and movingly re-creates the Sweet family's journey from slavery through the Great Migration to the middle class. Ossian Sweet's story, so richly and poignantly captured here, is an epic tale of one man trapped by the battles of his era's changing times. Arc of Justice is the winner of the 2004 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

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Discover the captivating story of race, civil rights, and murder with "Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age." Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of 1925 Detroit, a city pulsating with jazz music, speakeasies, and escalating tensions.

As the automobile industry boomed, so did the influx of workers from all over the world, vying for manufacturing jobs. The rise of the KKK and increasing violence added fuel to the fire. Against this backdrop, Ossian Sweet, a proud Negro doctor and descendant of a slave, defied the odds by moving into a previously all-white neighborhood.

The arrival of mob outside Sweet's home marked the beginning of a chain of events that led to a sensational murder trial. One fateful night, shots rang out, inadvertently taking the life of one of the white aggressors. This incident thrust America's greatest attorney, Clarence Darrow, into the spotlight, igniting a passionate battle for equality.

Historian Kevin Boyle expertly weaves together the gripping police investigation, the courtroom drama, and the volatile atmosphere of the 1920s to create an unforgettable narrative. Follow the captivating journey of the Sweet family, their resilience, and their pursuit of the American dream in the face of adversity.

Winner of the prestigious 2004 National Book Award for Nonfiction, "Arc of Justice" tells an epic tale of one man's struggle against the changing times. Through this engaging and poignant account, explore the transformative power of courage, determination, and the fight for civil rights.

Immerse yourself in the gripping and thought-provoking pages of "Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age." Order now and experience a compelling historical narrative that will challenge your preconceptions and inspire you to fight for justice.

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