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A New World is the first full-length historical case study of one immigrant group's experience with language in America

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Pride lays bare the history of school desegregation in Mobile

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Avenue Breakdown Polly O. Walker A New World is theAvenue Breakdown uncovers the rich yet often overlooked legacy of Black music in Shreveport, Louisiana a city better known for country tunes and the Louisiana Hayride. This compelling history shines a spotlight on the city's vibrant postwar scene, where blues, R&B, jazz, soul, funk, and gospel thrived in Black neighborhoods despite the pressures of segregation and state sanctioned violence. From the iconic downtown record store of Stan Lewis to clubs