We Ask Only for Even-Handed Justice: Black Voices from Reconstruction, 1865-1877

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Focusing on the experience of emancipation, this work compiles a rich array of primary texts, including editorials, letters, and personal testimonies. It sheds light on the transition from chattel slavery to freedom for African Americans during the pivotal years of 1865 to 1877. By examining these historical documents, the author invites readers to reflect on the broader implications for American democracy during the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and Reconstruction.