Description
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 Rosler: Irrespective, and Charles White: A Retrospective will love this book.
This book is perfect for:
Politically engaged folks of all ages
Fine art photography buffs
Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights era activists
Community organizers
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