"We are who we say we are" : a Black family's search for home across the Atlantic world / Mary Frances Berry.

Contents Becoming colored Creole -- Becoming Americans -- Family troubles -- Fighting for democracy -- Becoming "Negroes" -- Opportunity and tragedy in Iberia Parish -- Mulattoes and colored Creoles -- Just Americans -- At home or away : we are who we say we are -- Epilogue: Becoming "Black".
Scope and content "Supplement text for courses in African-American History and History of Immigration. The Afro-Creole story offers a unique historical lens through which to understand the issues of migration, immigration, passing, identity and color - forces that still shape American society today"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2014029007
ISBN9780199978335 (paperback : acid-free paper)
ISBN0199978336 (paperback : acid-free paper)
Standard identifier# 40024436265

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Joyner General Stacks E185.96 .B47 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold