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Book Synopsis: Choice Outstanding Academic Title While bus boycotts, sit-ins, and other acts of civil disobedience were the engine of the civil rights movement, the law provided context for these events. Lawyers played a key role amid profound political and social upheavals, vindicating clients and together challenging white supremacy. Here, in their own voices, twenty-six lawyers reveal the abuses they endured and the barriers they broke as they fought for civil rights. These eyewitness accounts provide unique windows into some of the most dramatic moments in civil rights history--the 1965 Selma March, the first civil judgment against the Ku Klux Klan, the creation of ballot access for African Americans in Alabama, and the 1968 Democratic Convention. The narratives depict attorney-client relationships extraordinary in their mutual trust and commitment to risk-taking. White and black, male and female, northern- and southern-born, these recruits in the battle for freedom helped shape a critical chapter of American history.
Contributors: Henry M. Aronson | Larry Aschenbrenner | Fred Banks | Reber Boult | John C. Brittain | Armand Derfner | Jack Drake | Malcolm ("Mac") Farmer | William Ferguson | Fred D. Gray | Jim Lewis | Elliott Lichtman | Barbara Schechter Lipman | David Lipman | Don H. Marmaduke | John L. Maxey | Laughlin McDonald | Larry Menefee | Dennis Roberts | Solomon Seay | Norman Siegel | Constance "Connie" Slaughter-Harvey | Richard Sobol, Sebastopol | Richard H. Tuttle
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Discover the untold stories of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement with Voices of Civil Rights Lawyers: Reflections from the Deep South, 1964–1980. This compelling book takes you on a journey through history, shedding light on the pivotal role that lawyers played in the fight for equality and justice.
Step into the shoes of twenty-six courageous lawyers as they share their personal accounts of the challenges they faced and the triumphs they achieved. From the courageous acts of civil disobedience to landmark legal battles against white supremacy, these lawyers were at the forefront of shaping a critical chapter in American history.
Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching narratives of the 1965 Selma March, the groundbreaking civil judgment against the Ku Klux Klan, the struggle for ballot access for African Americans in Alabama, and the electrifying events of the 1968 Democratic Convention. These gripping firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on the iconic moments of the civil rights era.
What sets Voices of Civil Rights Lawyers apart is the diverse group of lawyers who contribute their stories. Representing different backgrounds, gender, and geographic origins, their narratives offer a comprehensive view of the challenges faced by those fighting for freedom. Their unwavering commitment, trust, and willingness to take risks for their clients serve as an inspiration to us all.
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