Never Been a Time: The 1917 Race Riot That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
Harper Barnes
Offers an account of the 1917 race riot in East St. Louis, Illinois; discusses the media's reaction to it; and details the aftermath.
Read Time: ~5.4 hr
The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice
by Scott Ellsworth (2021)
About this book
The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice is an essential work by Scott Ellsworth (2021), examining critical themes of civil rights, racial justice, and human resilience. A cornerstone selection on the acclaimed #BlackLivesMatter reading list, it offers profound social commentary, historical resonance, and transformative insight.
Setting / LocationUnited States / Global
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreNotable Figure / Community
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