JOURNAL ARTICLE

Confronting Jim Crow: Race, Memory, and the University of Georgia in the Twentieth Century.

  • Published In: Georgia Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 109, n. 2. P. 245 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ANDERSON, CHRISTIAN K. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews "Confronting Jim Crow: Race, Memory, and the University of Georgia in the Twentieth Century" by Robert Cohen, highlighting its in-depth analysis of race relations at the University of Georgia (UGA) during the latter half of the twentieth century. The book centers on the significant event of January 9, 1961, when Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes became the first Black students at UGA, triggering riots and national media attention. Cohen utilizes archival documents, including student essays from the time, to provide context and insight into the racial climate, while also reflecting on the evolution of these issues over time. The review emphasizes the book's importance for understanding Southern history and race in higher education. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Georgia Historical Quarterly. 2025/06, Vol. 109, Issue 2, p245
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0016-8297
  • Accession Number:186042072
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