Let Us March On! Selected Civil Rights Photographs of Ernest C. Withers 1955 - 1968

Illustrated pictorial still wraps; Oblong, 11 by 8.5 inches; 86 pages with a bibliography. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with only a hint of corner wear. Showcases powerful images that capture defining moments and figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Ernest Withers's work stands out for its unique role in documenting history, particularly pivotal scenes like Martin Luther King Jr. with sanitation strikers and Emmett Till's uncle in court. His images serve as both a historical record and an artistic statement, offering glimpses of courage and the intense struggle for equality. Although Withers is celebrated for his contributions, his legacy is complex due to later revelations that he was an FBI informant during the same period he was documenting civil rights actions. This has sparked debate on whether his dual role detracts from the power of his work. This collection underscores the role of visual art in advancing social justice and preserving memory, and its images continue to inspire dialogue about Withers's dual roles in activism and informant work. [Adapted from Reviews].…