The Last Segregated Hour

In The Last Segregated Hour, Stephen Haynes recounts the powerful kneel-in protests at the Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis during Palm Sunday 1964, where black and white students united to challenge segregationist policies. This compelling narrative highlights the strategic use of mixed-race and gender groups during these protests, which attracted significant media attention and sparked intense resistance from church officials. Through extensive interviews and a variety of sources, Haynes explores the broader implications of these events for both religious communities and the fight for racial diversity within congregations.