The Civil Rights Movement in American Memory
Public debate about how the civil rights movement should be remembered takes place in myriad ways, from naming streets after civil rights figures to the creation of memorials and museums, from depictions in movies and other cultural media to the commodification of iconic figures. Remembrances are also evident in the trials of now-old men who bombed churches and otherwise terrorized blacks and the appropriation of civil rights memories by politicians, including conservatives, to sell their political agendas. History professor Romano and African American studies professor Raiford offer a collection of essays that examines the way this tumultuous period is now remembered. The book is organized in four parts analyzing how the era is officially remembered and commemorated; the role of visual culture in representing the era; elements of the movement that have been ignored in "official" narratives; and the way the movement is used in contemporary political struggles, including the push for gay rights.Vanessa BushCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.