The Hero’s Fight: African Americans in West Baltimore and the Shadow of the State · Home

Title: The Hero’s Fight: African Americans in West Baltimore and the Shadow of the State
Description: Once a bustling manufacturing hub, Baltimore now grapples with the aftermath of decades of factory closures and consistent job losses since the 1970s, resulting in the emergence of some of the nation's most impoverished neighborhoods. In "The Hero’s Fight," readers are invited into an intimate exploration of the profound impact of deindustrialization on the lives of Baltimore's urban poor. Through vivid narratives and insightful analysis, the book illuminates the far-reaching consequences of welfare policies on our most vulnerable communities, offering a compelling examination of the challenges and struggles faced by those living in the shadow of economic decline.
Contributor: By: Fernández-Kelly, María Patricia
Spatial Coverage: Baltimore, MD