The Last Days: A Son's Story of Sin and Segregation

Charles Marsh talked about his experiences growing up in the American South. He was a child and adolescent in the Deep South during the late… read more

Charles Marsh talked about his experiences growing up in the American South. He was a child and adolescent in the Deep South during the late 1960s and early 70s. In 1967 the author’s father was the minister of the First Baptist Church in Laurel, Mississippi. Mr. Marsh describes the role his father played in opposing the program of the KKK in their community. He also talked about the dynamics of racial relations from repressive racism into contemporary society. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience.

Charles Marsh is the author of The Last Days: A Son’s Story of Sin and Segregation at the Dawn of a New South, published by Basic Books. close

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The Last Days: A Son's Story of Sin and Segregation

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Program ID:
163847-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 21, 2001 | 9:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 25, 2007 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Apr 21, 2001 | 9:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 05, 2001 | 12:49pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 03, 2005 | 4:58am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 05, 2005 | 4:58pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 29, 2005 | 5:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 01, 2005 | 5:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 03, 2005 | 5:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 21, 2007 | 2:56am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 21, 2007 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 25, 2007 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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