This Day in Civil Rights History

A unique catalog of historic civil rights events, This Day in Civil Rights History details the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs on the road to equal rights for all U.S. citizens. From the Quakers' 17th-century antislavery resolution to slave uprisings during the Civil War, to the infamous Orangeburg Massacre in 1968, and beyond, authors Horace Randall Williams and Ben Beard present a vivid collection of 366 events--one for every day of the year plus Leap Day--chronicling African Americans' battle for human dignity and self-determination. Every day of the year has witnessed significant events in the struggle for civil rights. This Day in Civil Rights History is an illuminating collection of these cultural turning points.

Author: Horace Randall Williams, Ben Beard
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 405
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.90w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781588382412