Confronting Jim Crow: Race, Memory, and the University of Georgia in the Twentieth Century

Confronting Jim Crow

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Confronting Jim Crow: Race, Memory, and the University of Georgia in the Twentieth Century

Confronting Jim Crow

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Since the onset of the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, America has grappled with its racial history, leading to the removal of statues and other markers commemorating pro-slavery sympathizers and segregationists from public spaces. Some of these white supremacist statues had stood on or near college and university campuses since the Jim Crow era, symbolizing the reluctance of American higher education to confront its racist past.

In Confronting Jim Crow, Robert Cohen explores the University of Georgia's long history of racism and the struggle to overcome it, shedding light on white Georgia's historical amnesia concerning the university's role in sustaining the Jim Crow system. By extending the historical analysis beyond the desegregation crisis of 1961, Cohen unveils UGA's deep-rooted anti-Black stance preceding formal desegregation efforts. Through the lens of Black and white student, faculty, and administration perspectives, this book exposes the enduring impact of Jim Crow and its lingering effects on campus integration.

Book Details

ISBN
9781469681405
Binding
Paperback
Authors
Robert Cohen
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Published Date
August 27, 2024
Language
English
Pages
364
Physical Info
0.82 in H x 9.21 in L x 6.14 in W (1.24 lb)

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