Griffin, John Howard
Black Like Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788164528
- author:
- Griffin, John Howard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, State & Local,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
In 1959, a white Texan journalist embarked on a remarkable journey, travelling across the Deep South of the United States disguised as a black man. His account, Black Like Me, is a powerful and unflinching exploration of the day-to-day experience of racism in segregation-era America.
Originally commissioned by the African-American general-interest magazine Sepia, the book was published in 1961, revealing to a white audience the harsh realities of segregation. With over five million copies sold, Black Like Me became a landmark work, helping to shift the focus of white society towards the everyday injustices of the time.
Today, sixty years on, this extraordinary journey remains a fascinating document of its times, offering a unique perspective on the racial divide and its impact on American society.
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