Pillar of Fire

In "Pillar of Fire," the second volume of his acclaimed trilogy, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch delves into the height of the American Civil Rights Movement, spotlighting key events from 1961 to 1965. This installment explores critical moments such as the conflicts surrounding the Nation of Islam, the murder of Medgar Evers, the March on Washington, and the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership, Branch captures the intense struggles that shaped a pivotal era in American history, preserving the legacies of those who fought for justice and equality.