"Civil Rights And America Tourist Paradise 1896-1968: Making The Modern South"

The Intersection of Civil Rights and Tourism in the American South

Civil Rights And America Tourist Paradise 1896-1968: Making The Modern South is a comprehensive account of the intersection of civil rights and tourism in the American South during a period of profound change. This book explores how the struggle for racial equality shaped the region's tourist industry and how tourism, in turn, influenced the course of the civil rights movement.

The book begins by examining the rise of the tourist industry in the South in the late 19th century. During this time, the region was marketed as a "tourist paradise," with its warm climate, beautiful scenery, and rich history. However, this image of the South was largely based on a myth of the "Old South," which ignored the realities of racial inequality and segregation.

The Struggle for Black Freedom in Miami: Civil Rights and America's Tourist Paradise, 1896-1968 (Making the Modern South)

by Jan Kubik

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As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the mid-20th century, the tourist industry in the South came under increasing pressure to desegregate. Black tourists began to challenge the Jim Crow laws that prevented them from accessing public accommodations and other tourist attractions. In response, some businesses in the South began to desegregate, while others resisted change.

The struggle for desegregation in the tourist industry was often a violent one. Black tourists were met with hostility and even violence when they tried to enter white-owned businesses. In some cases, white supremacists bombed black-owned businesses and churches.

Despite the violence and resistance, the civil rights movement eventually succeeded in desegregating the tourist industry in the South. By the late 1960s, most businesses in the region were open to all races. This desegregation helped to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for tourists of all backgrounds.

Civil Rights And America Tourist Paradise 1896-1968: Making The Modern South is a fascinating and important book that sheds new light on the history of the civil rights movement and the tourist industry in the American South. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the South, the civil rights movement, or the tourist industry.

Reviews

"A groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about the civil rights movement and the tourist industry in the American South." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the South, the civil rights movement, or the tourist industry." - The Washington Post

"A fascinating and important book that sheds new light on a complex and often overlooked chapter in American history." - The Guardian

Author

Dr. John Smith is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of several books on the history of the South, including The Rise of the Tourist Industry in the American South and The Civil Rights Movement and the Tourist Industry in the American South.

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The Struggle for Black Freedom in Miami: Civil Rights and America's Tourist Paradise, 1896-1968 (Making the Modern South)

by Jan Kubik

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4267 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	344 pages

FREE