S1 Ep.4: “A Long Ladder” with Audra McDonald and Dr.Erica Armstrong Dunbar
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
Exploring the Black Elite of the Gilded Age
This chapter discusses the existence of a black elite in New York City during the 1880s, focusing on the Scott family who were part of this elite. It mentions their professional jobs, clubs, churches, and society pages. The chapter also highlights the erasure of their stories in popular narratives and educational settings.
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