Objective:
Take a deep dive into the 1960's history of civil rights in your region through reading a book of your choice.
Details:
While civil rights are undoubtedly being fought for even today. the sixties is arguably known as the peak of the civil rights movement.
1) Spend 30-60 minutes researching the civil rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s as it relates to your region. Start locally with your town/city, and broaden the search as necessary until you find information relative to you.
Tip: Live in a small town? Consider visiting the local historical society!
2) Based on what you’ve learned about your region’s role in the civil rights movement, choose a book (that meets the criteria listed below0 to read in order to further your knowledge on the subject.
Your book should be:
In some way inspired by the history you’ve learned about your region.
Primarily focused on a topic that relates to the civil rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s.
Non-fiction
For instance, if you are based in Wyoming, your research may bring you to the Wyoming native and civil rights activist James Reeb. You might then decide to read Selma’s Bloody Sunday, a book about the event that inspired Reeb to action.
3) In the comments below, tell us:
What book did you read?
How does the book relate to your local history?
2-3 facts you learned about civil rights in your region.
2-3 facts you learned from the book you chose.
