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Danielle L. McGuire

At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance—a New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power

Danielle L. McGuireNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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Danielle L. McGuire

At the Dark End of the Street

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Southern United States • 1940s-1970s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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At the Dark End of the Street by Danielle L. McGuire reveals the pivotal yet often overlooked role of Black women in the civil rights movement, with a focus on resisting racial and sexual violence. The book details the activism of figures such as Rosa Parks, Recy Taylor, and others, showing how their courage and struggle against abuse galvanized transformative campaigns like the Montgomery bus boycott.

Informative

Dark

Challenging

Unnerving

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.6

4,290 ratings

90%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Danielle L. McGuire's At the Dark End of the Street is widely praised for its in-depth research and compelling narrative, shedding light on the intersection of sexual violence and the civil rights movement. Critics commend its powerful storytelling and focus on overlooked history. Some find it dense with details, which might overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it is a significant and enlightening read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read At the Dark End of the Street?

At the Dark End of the Street will captivate readers interested in African American history, civil rights, and feminist studies. Similar to The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, it appeals to those seeking in-depth, narrative-driven accounts of racial and gender injustices.

4.6

4,290 ratings

90%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Southern United States • 1940s-1970s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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