Lighting the Fires of Freedom

"Lighting the Fires of Freedom" is a compelling collection based on oral histories that highlights the often overlooked leadership of African American women during the Civil Rights Movement. Through interviews with women in their nineties, the book shares deeply personal stories of their activism and contributions to social change. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, it offers valuable insights into these women's vital roles and enduring legacies in American history.