We Shall Not Be Moved: The Jackson Woolworth’s Sit-In and the Movement It Inspired
By M.J. O'Brien.
Description
Once in a great while, a certain photograph captures the essence of an era: Three people--one black and two white--demonstrate for equality at a lunch counter while a horde of cigarette-smoking hotshots pour catsup, sugar, and other condiments on the protesters' heads and down their backs. This iconic image strikes a chord for all who lived through those turbulent times of a changing America. The photograph, which plays a central role in the book's perspectives from frontline participants, caught a moment when the raw virulence of racism crashed against the defiance of visionaries...
ISBN(s)
1628460350, 9781628460353
