#1960Now: Photographs of Civil Rights Activists and Black Lives Matter Protests

by Sheila Pree Bright, Alicia Garza (Introduction)

The fight for equality continues, from 1960 to now. Combining portraits of past and present social justice activists with documentary images from recent protests throughout the United States, #1960Now sheds light on the parallels between the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter movement of today. Shelia Pree Bright's striking black-and-white photographs capture the courage and conviction of '60s elder statesmen and a new generation of activists, offering a powerful reminder that the fight for justice is far from over. #1960Now represents an important new contribution to American protest photography.

• Puts the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's in direct conversation with Black Lives Matter
• Introduction from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza
• Builds on the appeal of #1960Now and @sheepreebright on Instagram

Fans of Training School for Negro Girls , Martha Irrespective, and Charles A Retrospective will love this book.

This book is perfect
• Politically engaged folks of all ages
• Fine art photography buffs
• Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights era activists
• Community organizers

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Photography

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 23, 2018

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful images of BLM protests held around the US - you can feel the tension. The pictures seem to reach out and grab you; and you find that you are immersed in a time and place that you had never imagined you would visit. The contrast between then/now is palpable - makes you wonder how much time we have before the 'dream deferred' finally does explode.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Photography Book

The book displays photographs of civil rights leaders, and Black Lives Matter. It is moving and interesting. The photographs are in Blacck and White.

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Photographs always get me...I absolutely love them. They give me hope and inspiration to keep fighting for those that can't fight for themselves. I learned about new people in the movement and plan to keep learning.

[Adrian Bloxham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotional, hard and true

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

4+ review here

[Jbondandrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very powerful book.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a time when video is king, we sometimes forget how powerful still photos can be