The Origins of the Civil Rights Movement in World War II

Age Group(s): Adults, Teens (12-18)
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM

Dr. Kenneth Janken, professor of African American studies at UNC Chapel Hill will explore the early days of the American Civil Rights Movement drama of the mid-20th century emerged on a foundation of earlier struggles, including the NAACP's anti-lynching campaign, the 1941 March on Washington Movement and the fight of black workers for economic justice, and the campaign to desegregate the military. The modern civil rights movement is rooted in the era of World War II and the black freedom struggle for victory over fascism abroad and racism and white supremacy at home."
Library: Main Library
Location: Francis Auditorium
Contact: Shelia Bumgarner
Contact Number: 704-416-0150