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aasplund's review
3.0
The time between the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights movement was interesting - this book taught me that. As an activist during that time period, Louise Thompson Patterson lead the way for future generations of activists and encouraged them to do the important work they lead in the 1960's and 70's. I honestly knew very little about the individuals and work involved in that time period until I read this book. This new understanding has changed my perspective of America in the early part of the 20th century.
The thing I found most interesting about Louise's story is her association with the Communist party and Russia. During the 1930's, this wasn't too big of a deal. However, during the 50's and 60's, a closeness with Russia was a much more tenuous relationship. Louise's trip to Russia in the 30's especially intrigued and fascinated me - what a strange intermixing of so many different issues, cultures, and ideologies.
This is an excellent book for activists to read for a better understanding of the issues leading up to the Civil Rights movement and also for some connection with Louise and her activism.
The thing I found most interesting about Louise's story is her association with the Communist party and Russia. During the 1930's, this wasn't too big of a deal. However, during the 50's and 60's, a closeness with Russia was a much more tenuous relationship. Louise's trip to Russia in the 30's especially intrigued and fascinated me - what a strange intermixing of so many different issues, cultures, and ideologies.
This is an excellent book for activists to read for a better understanding of the issues leading up to the Civil Rights movement and also for some connection with Louise and her activism.
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