All for Civil Rights: African American Lawyers in South Carolina, 1868–1968 (Southern Legal Studies Ser.)

Name: All for Civil Rights: African American Lawyers in South Carolina, 1868–1968 (Southern Legal Studies Ser.)
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Book Synopsis: “The history of the black lawyer in South Carolina,” writes W. Lewis Burke, “is one of the most significant untold stories of the long and troubled struggle for equal rights in the state.” Beginning in Reconstruction and continuing to the modern civil rights era, 168 black lawyers were admitted to the South Carolina bar. All for Civil Rights is the first book-length study devoted to those lawyers’ struggles and achievements in the state that had the largest black population in the country, by percentage, until 1930—and that was a majority black state through 1920. Examining court processes, trials, and life stories of the lawyers, Burke offers a comprehensive analysis of black lawyers’ engagement with the legal system. Some of that study is set in the courts and legislative halls, for the South Carolina bar once had the highest percentage of black lawyers of any southern state, and South Carolina was one of only two states to ever have a black majority legislature. However, Burke also tells who these lawyers were (some were former slaves, while others had backgrounds in the church, the military, or journalism); where they came from (nonnatives came from as close as Georgia and as far away as Barbados); and how they were educated, largely through apprenticeship. Burke argues forcefully that from the earliest days after the Civil War to the heyday of the modern civil rights movement, the story of the black lawyer in South Carolina is the story of the civil rights lawyer in the Deep South. Although All for Civil Rights focuses specifically on South Carolinians, its argument about the legal shift in black personhood from the slave era to the 1960s resonates throughout the South.

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Discover the untold stories of African American lawyers in South Carolina with "All for Civil Rights: African American Lawyers in South Carolina, 1868–1968". Written by W. Lewis Burke, this groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through history, shedding light on the struggles and achievements of 168 black lawyers in the state that had the largest black population in the country. From Reconstruction to the modern civil rights era, these lawyers fought tirelessly for equal rights, making South Carolina a pivotal battleground.

Delve deep into the court processes, trials, and life stories of these courageous lawyers. Learn about their backgrounds - some were former slaves, others had diverse experiences in the church, military, or journalism. Discover how they were educated, primarily through apprenticeship. Within the pages of this comprehensive analysis, Burke showcases the involvement of black lawyers in the legal system, highlighting the South Carolina bar's distinction of having the highest percentage of black lawyers in the South.

But it's not just a state's history that is explored. "All for Civil Rights" tackles the broader shift in black personhood and civil rights throughout the South. It reveals the resilience and determination of these lawyers in their pursuit of justice. Their stories resonate far beyond South Carolina, illustrating the profound impact of civil rights lawyers in the Deep South.

If you're passionate about civil rights, history, or simply enjoy thought-provoking reads, "All for Civil Rights" is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Gain a deeper understanding of the long and troubled struggle for equal rights and be inspired by the triumphs of these unsung heroes. Join us today in honoring their legacy and supporting the fight for justice.

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