Evicted!

In "Tent City," Alice Faye Duncan chronicles the fierce struggle for voting rights in Fayette County, Tennessee, where Black landowners like John McFerren and Harpman Jameson faced violent opposition while organizing registration drives. Despite suffering evictions and economic hardships, the resilience of Black citizens shines through as they strive to secure their right to vote. This gripping account not only highlights the challenges they faced but also celebrates their hope and determination, culminating in the historic passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.