Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries

A Hidden History of Unequal Access During the Jim Crow era, many public libraries were segregated. The public library plays a fundamental role in communities by providing free educational resources, boosting literacy and knowledge, and serving as a place of refuge. Despite this, many were inaccessible to Black residents and continued to resist integration even after the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. Discover the truth about the barriers imposed on the Black community and learn about the citizens-turned-activists who used protests and lawsuits to achieve more equitable library services. Their legacy resonates today as libraries continue to evolve and embrace more inclusive practices. Join Fairfax County librarians Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre as they investigate the overlooked and little-known history of segregated library services in Northern Virginia.

Author: Christopher Barbuschak, Suzanne Lapierre
Publisher: History Press
Published: 01/09/2023
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.70h x 6.20w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781467152891
ISBN10: 1467152897
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | South (AL,AR,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,
- History | Social History
- History | African American & Black