“The self-congratulatory popular account insists that Dr. King called on the nation to fully accept its own creed, and the walls came a-tumbling down. This conventional narrative is soothing, moving, and politically acceptable, and has only the disadvantage of bearing no resemblance to what actually happened.”
Quote by Timothy B. Tyson
Work
Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story
This book is a personal narrative that intertwines the author's childhood with the broader civil rights struggle in the American South. It provides an intimate look at the racial tensions and the fight for equality during a tumultuous time in history. more
Author
Timothy B. Tyson
Timothy B. Tyson is an American writer, born in 1959. His works primarily focus on the history and culture of the American South, especially on racial relations and the civil rights movement. Tyson's works are praised for their profound historical insight and delicate portrayal of human nature. more
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