Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP170104401

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Black business in New York: The first century of freedom. This project aims to recover the forgotten history of black business in New York City in the century after slavery’s end in 1827. Drawing on neglected archives and the Digital Harlem website, the project will focus on hitherto ignored facets of urban African American life, recasting that past in fundamental ways. The project is expected to offer original insights into race in America, teasing out this history, , and contributing also to the long-running public debate about racial inequality.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 31-12-2023

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $352,136.00

Funder: Australian Research Council