In 1969; nineteen-year-old Robert Hunt was found dead in the Cairo; Illinois; police station. The white authorities ruled the death a suicide; but many members of the African American community believed that Hunt had been murdered―a sentiment that sparked rebellions and protests across the city. Cairo suddenly emerged as an important battleground for black survival in America and became a focus for many civil rights groups; including the NAACP. The United Front; a black power organization founded and led by Reverend Charles Koen; also mobilized―thanks in large part to the support of local Christian congregations.In this vital reassessment of the impact of religion on the black power movement; Kerry Pimblott presents a nuanced discussion of the ways in which black churches supported and shaped the United Front. She deftly challenges conventional narratives of the de-Christianization of the movement; revealing that Cairoites embraced both old-time religion and revolutionary thought. Not only did the faithful fund the mass direct-action strategies of the United Front; but activists also engaged the literature on black theology; invited theologians to speak at their rallies; and sent potential leaders to train at seminaries. Pimblott also investigates the impact of female leaders on the organization and their influence on young activists; offering new perspectives on the hypermasculine image of black power.Based on extensive primary research; this groundbreaking book contributes to and complicates the history of the black freedom struggle in America. It not only adds a new element to the study of African American religion but also illuminates the relationship between black churches and black politics during this tumultuous era.
#550118 in Books Otto F Apel 1998-08-27Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .69 x 5.98l; 1.24 #File Name: 0813120705240 pagesMash
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. M*A*S*H in real lifeBy Edward HurdAs a long time M*A*S*H fan I've always wanted to know more about the actual history behind the show I've always wanted to know more of the history behind the show and how the MASH came to be; with Dr. Apel's book I can say some of those questions have been answered. It's readable and not boring but I imagine Bernini a fan of the show and the history of the Korean War helps. Also it can be very funny in parts. In short if you've ever been curious about what life in an actual MASH unit was like this it's the book for you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommended to M*A*S*H fans who are interested in the sources ...By A. SilverAn enjoyable read. Highly recommended to M*A*S*H fans who are interested in the sources of the show and anyone who is interested in learning about the experience of doctors in the Korean War. So glad I bought this!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. MASH-The Real DealBy Kindle Customer KLI finally ordered Dr. Apel's book years after it first came out the day after my aunt's military funeral. When the book was first published; the author had sent her a copy. There's a story about her on p. 105 and pictures on the cover and on pp. 106 and 99; LT. Marilyn Brown. She recommended the book highly; but I'd never managed to read it when I'd found it by inter-library loan or when I'd borrowed Dad's copy. But after Marilyn's funeral I sent for my own copy and read it.For years she had shared her adventures; her fear; her funny stories; her painful PTSD memories. I had always known MASH; even before the TV show. Marilyn lived it; both the laughter and the tears. Through her; I got it second-hand. Through this book many others can come to understand what these men and women; these ordinary heroes; accomplished and suffered as they set the standard for battlefield medicine in the modern era.I highly recommend this book and would even if I didn't have a personal connection to it. The reader is presented with an historical angle rarely seen; with insight into the staffs' daily lives; with events and anecdotes that educate; inspire and entertain-- some of which made their way into MASH scripts for TV. The story about everyone at the 8076 coloring their hair with henna was turned into everyone at the 4077 bleaching their hair blonde while Hot Lips was on leave in Tokyo.Look for other parallels. You'll find them. Enjoy.Kim Lawrence
