Behold the Walls: Commemorative Edition (Volume 3) (Greenwood Cultural Center Series in African Diaspora History and Culture)

Dive into the heart of the civil rights movement with "Behold the Walls: Commemorative Edition (Volume 3)" from the Greenwood Cultural Center Series in African Diaspora History and Culture. This poignant narrative, first published in 1979 and re-released in 2023 to coincide with significant anniversaries, delivers Clara Luper's firsthand account of a pivotal yet often overlooked moment in history. On a sweltering day in August 1958, Luper, alongside thirteen courageous Black youths, initiated the first organized sit-in at Katz Drug Store in Oklahoma City, igniting a series of protests that predated and paralleled the famed Greensboro sit-ins. Luper’s narrative is not just a recount of events but an inspiring reflection on the collective power of youth and community in the struggle for racial justice. Enhanced with a new introduction and 33 historical photos, this book offers a compelling exploration of how persistent activism can challenge and dismantle systemic racism. Ideal for high school readers, "Behold the Walls" provides insightful context to the ongoing dialogue about racial inequality and is a testament to the enduring impact of standing up against injustice.