 | Race and Real Estate: Conflict and Cooperation in Harlem, 1890-1920 Subjects: Harlem (New York N.Y.) -- History; African Americans -- New York (State) -- New York -- History; Harlem (New York N.Y.) -- Race relations; Racism -- New York (State) -- New York -- History; Social conflict -- New York (State) -- New York -- History; Through the lens of Harlem real estate transactions from 1890 to 1920, Kevin McGruder reveals the complex interactions between whites and African Americans at a critical time of migration and development. He offers an innovative perspective on Harlem's history and identity as both an African American and a biracial community. Kevin McGruder, assistant professor of history at Antioch College, studies African American institutions, urban history, and gay and lesbian history. He earned an M.B.A. in real estate finance from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in U.S. history from City University of New York. |
