{"product_id":"the-stories-of-building-the-black-beach-community-of-ocean-city-north-carolina-9781793601841","title":"The Stories of Building the Black Beach Community of Ocean City, North Carolina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Stories of Building the Black Beach Community of Ocean City, North Carolina tells the story of a small Black beach community on North Topsail Island, North Carolina, that was created under the threat of violence in the segregated South. It highlights the defiance of a group of Black individuals who provided a recreational oceanfront haven for Blacks to visit, live, worship, and recreate. The impact of this location extended beyond a vacation by creating Christian worship opportunities and an Episcopal summer youth camp for Black youth. It reminds readers that despite Jim Crow's demise, the need for a safe, recreational space remains necessary for Black people in today's society. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 162 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 November 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lexington Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Stories of Building the Black Beach Community of Ocean City, North Carolina, presents a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the existence of a small Black beach community situated on North Topsail Island, North Carolina. Hope Jackson contends that such stories not only provide a valuable and previously untold perspective on Black lives but also showcase the profound depth of this Black community, despite its origin in the segregated South under the threat of violence. Brick by Brick acknowledges the courageous defiance exhibited by a collective group of Black individuals who, together, created a recreational oceanfront haven. These radical Black individuals established a safe sanctuary for Blacks to visit, reside, worship, and engage in recreational activities amidst the de facto segregation of the time. The author unveils an embedded narrative that highlights the rebellious spirit of Ocean City women, particularly their strategic mothering. Jackson shares how the impact of this location extended beyond mere vacations, as it also facilitated the establishment of Christian worship opportunities and an Episcopal summer youth camp for Black youth. The Ocean City stories serve as a poignant reminder to readers that, even after the demise of Jim Crow laws, the need for safe and recreational spaces remains essential for Black individuals in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 454g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 x 161 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781793601841\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hope W. Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102280642810,"sku":"9781793601841","price":93.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646268900049_book.jpg?v=1646936295","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-stories-of-building-the-black-beach-community-of-ocean-city-north-carolina-9781793601841","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}