Resistance in the Bluegrass: Empowering the Commonwealth

By Farrah Alexander

Book Overview

From the anti-segregation sit-ins of the 1960s to the 2020 protests in response to the killing of Breonna Taylor, the rest of the nation--and often the world--has watched as Kentuckians boldly fought against injustice. In Resistance in the Bluegrass , Farrah Alexander outlines how Kentucky's activists have opposed racism, discrimination, economic inequality, and practices that accelerate climate change; advocated for better education, more humane immigration policies, and appropriate political representation; and supported LGBTQ+ and women's rights, while also celebrating decades of Kentucky contributions to social justice movements and the people behind them. Resistance in the Bluegrass gives engaged citizens--and those who aim to become more engaged--inspiration and guidance for how they too can make a difference across the commonwealth. With interviews and issue-by-issue action items, Alexander reminds her readers that everyday citizens who step up to make a difference are at the heart of all social change. Optimistic and accessible, Resistance in the Bluegrass is a people's history and guide that calls Kentuckians of all backgrounds to action.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813187206
• ISBN13: 9780813187204
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher