Jack Drake

Gebundenes Buch

Be Not Afraid

A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights

Beschreibung

Be Not Afraid is the memoir of civil rights attorney Jack Drake, tracing his journey from segregation-era Alabama to the forefront of landmark legal battles for racial justice. Through personal reflection and legal insight, Drake reveals the crucial role of private attorneys in enforcing civil rights long after legislation was passed.

Autor

Jack Drake is a Birmingham-based attorney known for his work on landmark civil rights and constitutional cases, including Wyatt v. Stickney and Wallace v. Brewer. He has spent over four decades representing consumers and advocating for improved conditions in Alabama's prisons and jails. Drake also served on the Alabama Ethics Commission and other legal advisory bodies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Alabama Press
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Februar 2026
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780817322601
• ISBN-10: 0817322604
• Artikelnr.: 75105135