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Mississippi Notebook
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In the summer of 1964, Mississippi became a flashpoint for the civil rights movement during Freedom...
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In the summer of 1964, Mississippi became a flashpoint for the civil rights movement during Freedom Summer--a season marked by courage, terror, and relentless struggle. Chicago Daily News reporter Nicholas von Hoffman journeyed deep into the heart of the state to capture the unvarnished reality of life in Mississippi during this pivotal moment.
Over ten tense weeks and 6,000 miles, von Hoffman bore witness to the Delta's heat, the piney hills' quiet, and the Gulf's restlessness, documenting the complex and volatile relationships between white and Black Mississippians. His reporting reveals a state caught between its violent past and a potential for change, illuminating the ordinary lives and extraordinary bravery of those who stood on the front lines of justice. Now, over sixty years later, Mississippi Notebook endures as a vital document of a transformative period in American history. This edition features a new introduction by civil rights scholar Charles W. McKinney Jr., who contextualizes von Hoffman's sharp and poignant observations as a powerful counter to oversimplified narratives about Freedom Summer. Mississippi Notebook reminds us of the enduring importance of movements powered by collective courage and the necessity of confronting the forces of fear and bigotry to achieve lasting change.
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About the book
Full name
Mississippi Notebook
Author
Nicholas von Hoffman
Language
English
English
Binding
Book - Paperback
Date of issue
2025
Number of pages
118
EAN
9781496860842
Libristo code
49233777
Publishers
University Press of Mississippi
Weight
204
Dimensions
152 x 229
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The Americas
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North America (USA & Canada)
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United States of America, USA
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US South
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US South: East South Central States
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Mississippi
Society & Social Sciences
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Society & culture: general
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Social groups
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Ethnic studies
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Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies
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