# #1960Now

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- Book: [#1960Now](https://www.bookquiver.com/sheila-pree-bright/1960now) ([#1960Now.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/sheila-pree-bright/1960now.md))
- Authors: [Sheila Pree Bright](https://www.bookquiver.com/sheila-pree-bright), [Alicia Garza](https://www.bookquiver.com/alicia-garza)
- Publisher: chroniclebooks
- ISBN: 978-14-5217-072-5
- Pages: 200
- Published: 2018-10-23
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

The fight for equality continues, from 1960 to now. Combining portraits of past and present social justice activists with documentary images from recent protests throughout the United States, #1960Now sheds light on the parallels between the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter movement of today. Shelia Pree Bright's striking black-and-white photographs capture the courage and conviction of '60s elder statesmen and a new generation of activists, offering a powerful reminder that the fight for justice is far from over. #1960Now represents an important new contribution to American protest photography. • Puts the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's in direct conversation with Black Lives Matter • Introduction from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza • Builds on the appeal of #1960Now and @sheepreebright on Instagram Fans of Training School for Negro Girls , Martha Rosler: Irrespective, and Charles White: A Retrospective will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Politically engaged folks of all ages • Fine art photography buffs • Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights era activists • Community organizers