You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live

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From journalist Paul Kix comes the riveting, previously untold story of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign—a pivotal ten weeks that shaped the Civil Rights Movement and America's future. An iconic photograph captures a Black teenager, a policeman, and a lunging German Shepherd in Birmingham, Alabama, May 1963. Decades later, Kix reflects on this image while observing a different moment of racial injustice in 2020, prompting him to explore the full legacy of the Birmingham campaign. In this compelling narrative, Kix takes readers behind the scenes of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s critical campaign to end segregation in Birmingham. He delves into the minds of four extraordinary leaders—Martin Luther King, Jr., Wyatt Walker, Fred Shuttlesworth, and James Bevel—offering insights into their strategies and motivations. With gripping prose that reads like a thriller, Kix focuses on the specific history of Project C and its enduring cultural echoes. This exploration not only illuminates the origins of the fight for equality but also serves as a crucial lens for understanding contemporary struggles and the impact of strategic activism. As the quest for justice continues, the lessons from Project C remain vital for grasping our current moment and future directions.