#1960now: Photographs of Civil Rights Activists and Black Lives Matter Protests (Social Justice Book, Civil Rights Photography B

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

Author: Sheila Pree Bright
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 10/23/2018
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781452170725
ISBN10: 145217072X
BISAC Categories:
- Photography | Individual Photographers | General
- Photography | Photoessays & Documentaries
- Photography | Subjects & Themes | Regional (see also Travel | Pictorials)

About the Author
Sheila Pree Bright is an award-winning fine art photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alicia Garza is an organizer, writer, and the cocreator of #BlackLivesMatter, an international movement and organizing project focused on combatting anti-Black state-sanctioned violence. She lives and works in Oakland, California.