Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement

Print length: 353 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Pr
Publication date: 1 October 2024

Name: Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement
SKU: 9780063115729
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SKU: 9780063115729

Original price was: ₹750.00.Current price is: ₹547.50.

Discover the untold story of Mollie Moon, a powerful force behind the Civil Rights Movement, in “Our Secret Society.” This award-winning biography by Tanisha C. Ford unveils the glamorous world of fundraising, power, and influence that fueled the fight for racial equality. Mollie Moon, founder of the National Urban League Guild, orchestrated iconic social events rivaling today’s Met Gala, raising millions for crucial activism. Explore her rise from Mississippi to Manhattan, her influential salons with figures like Langston Hughes, and her role in a vital mutual aid network. A meticulously researched account, “Our Secret Society” reveals the unsung heroes and strategic economic blueprints of a pivotal era in American history, making it essential reading for history buffs and activists alike.

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