A. Philip Randolph - Pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement (Southern Literary Studies)

In "A. Philip Randolph - Pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement," part of the Southern Literary Studies series, readers are invited to explore the profound impact of Asa Philip Randolph on American society and the civil rights movement. Published on April 1, 1996, this meticulous biography by Paula Pfeffer not only highlights Randolph's role as the organizer of the first all-black labor union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, but also positions him as a visionary whose strategies laid the groundwork for the civil rights activism of the 1950s and 1960s. Randolph's strategic protests, including sit-ins, the Prayer Pilgrimage of 1957, and the Youth Marches for Integrated Schools, are depicted as pivotal moments in the fight for racial and economic justice. His relentless push led to the integration of the armed services and the establishment of the Fair Employment Practices Committee. This book is an essential read for those in adult education, offering a deep understanding of how Randolph’s enduring legacy is woven through the fabric of racial and economic equity movements. It challenges readers to reflect on how individual dedication to justice can inspire widespread social change.