![]() ![]() There is a lot to see and take in, particularly regarding the Civil Rights Movement. ![]() ![]() I was able to go shortly after it opened in 2014. The story is thorough and the illustrations are impactful - Showing what happened, unfortunately including more bad than good for the majority of this battle.Īs I read this series, I couldn’t help but think of the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, a place well worth visiting if you ever find yourself in The A. While this can be difficult to read about, it’s something that shouldn’t be forgotten and John Lewis, along with Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell (illustrator), do a great job of bringing this part of history to life, showing what happened in the fight for freedom and equality in civil rights. ![]() This graphic novel series is powerful and moving - It does not shy away from the hateful, hurtful language used, the brutality endured, and the tragedies that resulted in the fight for civil rights. After having the March trilogy on my TBR list for years, I’m happy I finally made the time for it. March is the story of John Lewis, a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, and his role in the famous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in March of 1965. ![]()
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