Myth Making in America: Hajar Yazdiha
Future Hindsight
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Collective Memory and the Civil Rights Legacy
This chapter examines how collective memory shapes societal perceptions of historical events, particularly the civil rights movement and its impact on modern movements like Black Lives Matter. It discusses the complexities of storytelling, memory manipulation, and the ongoing relevance of historical narratives in defining identity and citizenship. The conversation critiques the appropriation of civil rights legacies by contemporary political forces, emphasizing the need for inclusive and truthful historical understanding.
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