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The March Against Fear

The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power

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The March Against Fear

Written by: Ann Bausum
Narrated by: Karen Chilton
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James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely alliance that resulted in the Black Power movement, which ushered in a new era in the fight for equality.

The retelling of Meredith's story opens on the day of his assassination attempt and goes back in time to recount the moments leading up to that event and its aftermath. Listeners learn about the powerful figures and emerging leaders who joined the over 200-mile walk that became known as the "March Against Fear".

Thoughtfully presented by award-winning author Ann Bausum, this book helps listeners understand the complex issues of fear, injustice, and the challenges of change. It is a history lesson that's as important and relevant today as it was 50 years ago.

©2017 Ann Bausum (P)2017 Recorded Books
Biographies History & Culture Literature & Fiction Politics, Society & Current Events Civil Rights Martin Luther King Human Rights Social movement Social justice Equality Black power movement Mississippi
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A thoroughly interesting, well balanced book, demonstrating the end of one era of the fight for true equality and the more subtle start of the next.

Short, but impactful and very effective.

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