And I had to do it because it's my story. This is the first book that follows the official trail in the South. It was backed by deep evidence-based research from, like, the University of Georgia and other institutions and people who formerly worked with the Department of Interior. So what made you have to write this?ĭOUGLAS: Well, it really it was timely and a great opportunity because a group of Southern travel bureaus actually designated an official Civil Rights Trail in 2018.
You write about how inspiring it was for you. Welcome, Deborah, and thanks for joining us.ĭEBORAH DOUGLAS: Thank you for having me.ĬORLEY: Well, I understand the idea for this book was inspired by a tour you made of various civil rights sites across the South. And Deborah Douglas joins me now to talk more about it. Civil Rights Trail: A Traveler's Guide To The People, Places And Events That Made The Movement." In it, Douglas uses her journalism skills to bring the history of these sites to life by profiling the people who make them what they are today, local restaurants to enjoy and even a playlist of music to enjoy along the way. And yes, it can be reflective, inspiring and fun.
It's not the beach or an amusement park, but Douglas says the sites in this guide are a key part of understanding America's story. Civil Rights Trail - and she's written a guide about it. And if you're still looking for a possible destination, journalist Deborah Douglas has a suggestion - or a few of them, all part of the U.S.