The Civil Rights Movement, Segregation, & Slavery in Maryland: A (Brief) Reading List
By Lara Westwood, Librarian
This past week, protests occurred in all fifty states and across the globe to fight against racism, inequality, and police brutality in the United States in the wake of the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, among many others. For those looking to learn more about the historical context for these events, here is a short reading list on the civil rights movement, segregation, and slavery in Maryland.
Here Lies Jim Crow: Civil Rights in Maryland by C. Fraser Smith
This list is by no means exhaustive but a starting point for those seeking more information. These books can be found at your local library or favorite independent bookstore. Let us know your recommendations in the comments section!
Appreciate this list. Will add a few to my summer reading list (which inevitably turns to winter reading as well).