Description
Book SynopsisExamines the period between 1928 and 1937, when the promotion of antiracism by party and trade union officials in the Soviet Union became a priority. African Americans of various backgrounds became indispensable contributors to the Soviet antiracism campaign and helped Moscow challenge America's claim to be the beacon of democracy and freedom.
Trade Review“Roman’s study adds a dimension most U.S. historians can only envy. . . . A fuller account is unlikely to appear, and the logic of
Opposing Jim Crow could not easily be impeached.”—James G. Ryan,
Journal of American History "A rich addition to the literature on Russian-American relations."—W. B. Whisenhunt,
Choice“Breaks new theoretical ground. . . . Roman’s work, when closely read, might yet yield clues to a better understanding of the seemingly mysterious origins (and virulence) of post-Soviet racism.”—Maxim Matusevich,
Slavic Review “Essential reading for those seeking a deeper understanding of the uneasy relationship between black radicals and Soviet propaganda, in both the decade it covers and beyond.”—Allison Blakely,
Russian Review "Well written and well argued."—Randi Storch,
Journal of Southern History"
Opposing Jim Crow sheds light on the very real impact of institutionalized Soviet antiracism, which makes this book a welcome addition to the history of the Soviet Union."—Tony Pecinovsky,
People's World"A clear and vibrant read."—Amanda Higgins,
The RegisterTable of ContentsList of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction: The Birth of a Nation
1. American Racism on Trial and the Poster Child for Soviet Antiracism
2. "This Is Not Bourgeois America": Representations of American Racial Apartheid and Soviet Racelessness
3. The Scottsboro Campaign: Personalizing American Racism and Speaking Antiracism
4. African American Architects of Soviet Antiracism and the Challenge of Black and White
5. The Promises of Soviet Antiracism and the Integration of Moscow's International Lenin School
Epilogue: Circus and Going Soft on American Racism
Notes
Bibliography
Index
