Season of Killing: Racial Madness and Civil Rights

In the sweltering summer of 1964, racial violence erupted in the United States with a vengeance. From the streets of Harlem to the Deep South, black Americans were subjected to a wave of terror and brutality that shocked the nation. In Season of Killing, acclaimed historian and journalist Howard Zinn chronicles this dark chapter in American history, providing a gripping account of the events that led to the violence and the tragic consequences that followed.

The Zebra Murders: A Season of Killing, Racial Madness and Civil Rights

by Prentice Earl Sanders

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Zinn begins by tracing the roots of racial violence in the United States to the country's history of slavery and segregation. He shows how the legacy of white supremacy continued to poison American society long after the Civil War, creating a climate of fear and mistrust that made violence inevitable.

In the years leading up to the 1960s, the civil rights movement had made significant progress in challenging the system of racial segregation. But this progress also provoked a backlash from white supremacists, who were determined to maintain their control over black Americans. In 1964, this backlash erupted into violence, as white mobs attacked black protesters, burned down churches and homes, and murdered innocent civilians.

Zinn's account of the violence is both harrowing and deeply moving. He vividly describes the brutality of the attacks, the terror experienced by black Americans, and the courage of those who fought back against the tide of hate. He also examines the role of the government in the violence, showing how law enforcement officials often turned a blind eye to the crimes committed by white supremacists.

Season of Killing is a powerful and important book that sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in American history. Zinn's clear-eyed analysis and compassionate storytelling make this book essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the ongoing struggle for racial justice in the United States.

Reviews

"A brilliant and disturbing account of one of the most shameful periods in American history. Zinn's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of racial violence in the United States."—The New York Times

"A powerful and moving indictment of the racism that has plagued American society for centuries. Zinn's book is a clarion call for justice and equality."—The Washington Post

"An essential work of history and a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Zinn's book is a must-read for all Americans."—The Boston Globe

About the Author

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an acclaimed historian, political scientist, and activist. He was the author of numerous books, including the bestselling A People's History of the United States, which has been translated into more than 20 languages. Zinn was a lifelong advocate for social justice, and he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

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The Zebra Murders: A Season of Killing, Racial Madness and Civil Rights

by Prentice Earl Sanders

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8902 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	363 pages
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