Fernandez, Johanna
The Young Lords: A Radical History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781469669328
- author:
- Fernandez, Johanna
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The University of North Carolina Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 centimetres (0.64 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Young Lords: A Radical History In the tumultuous 1960s, a group of New York radicals, known as the Young Lords, emerged with a bold vision for a new society. Utilizing a mix of street activism, media savvy, and a commitment to social justice, they challenged the city's racist policies and fought for the rights of the poor. Through oral histories, archival records, and police surveillance files, Johanna Fernández sheds new light on this pivotal moment in American history. Led by poor and working-class Puerto Rican youth, the Young Lords employed imaginative and irreverent tactics to bring attention to their cause. From occupying a hospital to feeding breakfast to poor children, their actions were designed to expose the injustices of the system and inspire change. This book offers a fresh perspective on the sixties, challenging our understanding of the era's social and political landscape. Fernández's meticulous research and engaging narrative bring the Young Lords' story to life, revealing a complex and often overlooked chapter in American history.
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