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A collection of vignettes presents the lived experiences of African Americans in the Deep South during the 1960s. The stories depict racism and oppression—ranging from discriminatory treatment in a medical setting to the threat of lynching—highlighting the pervasive challenges faced by the community.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Denise Lewis Patrick
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