Crossing the line women's interracial activism in South Carolina during and after World War II / Cherisse Jones-Branch.
| Author/creator | Jones-Branch, Cherisse |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2014]. |
| Description | x, 189 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "The Lord requires justice of us": civil rights activism in World War II South Carolina -- "The negro only wanted a chance to live": civil rights activism in postwar South Carolina -- "How shall I sing the Lord's song?": reactions to Brown v. Board of Education in South Carolina -- "Strength and faith to stand together": civil rights activism and South Carolina YWCAs -- "Become active in this service to the community": the possibilities and limitations of racial change and interracial activism in South Carolina. |
| Abstract | The author explores how South Carolina women reacted to the mid-century social and political climate to challenge the racial status quo in their state. She focuses on the interaction of black and white women in a variety of organizations and explores the limitations of interracial activism. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-176)and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013034529 |
| ISBN | 9780813049250 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |