The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride

The Movement Made Us is a powerful and poignant memoir that chronicles the extraordinary story of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and its living legacy in Black Lives Matter.

Through the intimate exchange between a father and son, David Dennis Sr and David Jr, this book takes readers on a journey through the lens of two individual Black men and their unique relationship.

The book is a dynamic family exchange that pivots between the voices of a father and son, offering a critical portrait of America and casting one nation's image through the lens of two individual Black men.

With scenes from across David Sr's life, as he becomes involved in the movement and tries to move beyond it, this book is both fearless and driving, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.