Eyes off the Prize: The United Nations and the African American Struggle for Human Rights, 1944–1955

The NAACP's Quest for Human Rights in the United States is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the organization's efforts to address the systemic inequality faced by African Americans during World War II.

Drawing on extensive research and primary sources, Anderson provides a comprehensive account of how the NAACP sought to advance human rights through the United Nations, only to be met with resistance from powerful southerners who saw these efforts as a threat to their way of life.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of civil rights in America and the role that international pressure played in shaping the movement.

With its nuanced analysis and compelling narrative, The NAACP's Quest for Human Rights in the United States is sure to be a hit with scholars and general readers alike.