Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul by Shetterly, Aran Robert

Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul

An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided...
$65.65 AUD
$65.65 AUD
SKU: 9780062858214
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Aran Robert Shetterly
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $65.65
10 customers are viewing this product
Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul by Shetterly, Aran Robert

Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul

$65.65

Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul

$65.65
Author: Aran Robert Shetterly
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America's promised ideals.

On November 3, 1979, as activist Nelson Johnson assembled people for a march adjacent to Morningside Homes in Greensboro, North Carolina, gunshots rang out. A caravan of Klansmen and Neo-Nazis sped from the scene, leaving behind five dead. Known as the "Greensboro Massacre," the event and its aftermath encapsulate the racial conflict, economic anxiety, clash of ideologies, and toxic mix of corruption and conspiracy that roiled American democracy then--and threaten it today.

In 88 seconds, one Southern city shattered over irreconcilable visions of America's past and future. When the shooters are acquitted in the courts, Reverend Johnson, his wife Joyce, and their allies, at odds with the police and the Greensboro establishment, sought alternative forms of justice. As the Johnsons rebuilt their lives after 1979, they found inspiration in Nelson Mandela's post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Martin Luther King Jr's concept of Beloved Community and insist that only by facing history's hardest truths can healing come to the city they refuse to give up on.

This intimate, deeply researched, and heart-stopping account draws upon survivor interviews, court documents, and the files from one of the largest investigations in FBI history. The persistent mysteries of the case touch deep cultural insecurities and contradictions about race and class. A quintessentially American story, Morningside explores the courage required to make change and the evolving pursuit of a more inclusive and equal future.




Author: Aran Robert Shetterly
Publisher: Amistad Press
Published: 10/15/2024
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
ISBN: 9780062858214


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 05/01/2022 pg. 15

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products