JOURNAL ARTICLE

Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights.

  • Published In: Georgia Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 108, n. 3. P. 302 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: GREENE II, ROBERT 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews Dylan C. Penningroth's book, "Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights," which explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and the legal system throughout American history. Penningroth argues that Black individuals were not merely victims of a discriminatory legal framework but actively engaged with it during periods of enslavement, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow segregation. The book emphasizes the significance of everyday legal actions, such as land purchases and contract settlements, in understanding the broader civil rights narrative. It also highlights the role of the Black press in shaping legal perceptions and calls for further historical research into the legal experiences of Black Americans. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Georgia Historical Quarterly. 2024/09, Vol. 108, Issue 3, p302
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0016-8297
  • Accession Number:186042055
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