OTD in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. Here is a photo of LBJ handing a pen to Martin Luther King, Jr, at the signing ceremony. As the caption says, this was "the strongest civil rights legislation since Reconstruction Days."

June 2026 Reading Wrap-Up Buffalo Dance: The Journey of York, Expanded Edition by Frank X. Walker The Trinity: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Civil Rights in African American Memory by @sharronwconrad.bsky.social (Check out my interview with Sharron on the New Books Network)

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Dan Howlett@dhowlett1692.bsky.social · last mo.

Today, we're joined by @drkarenlcox.bsky.social, @sharronwconrad.bsky.social, and @robertdbland.bsky.social over on @askhistorians.bsky.social for an AMA on race, rights, and justice in American democracy. Come check it out! www.reddit.com/r/AskHistori... @uncpress.bsky.social

Now that's what I'm talking about! I appreciate you, @dytsras.bsky.social.

Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle@dytsras.bsky.social · last mo.

Not someone finally answering the question I've always had in my head! Here's a book i never thought anyone else thought was worth writing. And I need it. Imma tell someone this would make a great birthday gift 😂

Earlier this week, I had the genuinely great pleasure of talking with @rtwilliams16.bsky.social about #TheTrinity as part of their African American Studies series. We had such a good conversation and covered so much ground. Thank you, Raymond! Listen in: megaphone.link/NBNK1090321554

Sharron Wilkins Conrad, "The Trinity: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Civil Rights in African American Memory" (UNC Press, 2026) by New Books in African American Studies

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I seriously enjoyed talking with @rtwilliams16.bsky.social about #TheTrinity. Wow! 💫 Check it out...we covered a LOT of ground in our conversation. Thank you, Raymond, and everyone @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social for spreading the word! #newbooksnetwork #booksky

Raymond Williams@rtwilliams16.bsky.social · last mo.

My interview with @sharronwconrad.bsky.social about her new book The Trinity: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Civil Rights in African American Memory has been published on the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social #newbooksnetwork #booksky #thetrinity #sharronwilkinsconrad @uncpress.bsky.social

Thank you, @jbhe for including "The Trinity" on your recent list of books of interest alongside so many other great titles!✨ jbhe.com/2026/06/rece...

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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many differen...

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The best part about writing #TheTrinity was sharing it with family, friends, & colleagues. Thank you to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and SMU's Center for Presidential History for hosting the launch. And 🙌 to @andrewwinters.bsky.social & @uncpress.bsky.social for believing in this project!

Busy day! I had a wonderful conversation with John McCaa, guest host for Think with Krys Boyd on @kera.org, talking about "The Trinity." Give us a listen! think.kera.org/2026/06/12/t...

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Sharron Wilkins Conrad joins guest host John McCaa to discuss how Black families viewed martyred leaders who advocated for change.

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The Author's Corner with Sharron Wilkins Conrad I enjoyed this! Thank you, John Fea, for the opportunity. thewayofimprovement.blog/2026/06/12/t...

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I'm looking forward to this one! ✨✨

Dan Howlett@dhowlett1692.bsky.social · 2mo ago

July 1st is a phenomenal lineup (thanks to @uncpress.bsky.social) with a panel on Race, Rights, and American Democracy with author of Requiem for Reconstruction @robertdbland.bsky.social, author of The Trinity @sharronwconrad.bsky.social and author of No Common Ground @drkarenlcox.bsky.social

And then, on a casual Wednesday in June, a box arrived and "The Trinity" was finally here! I'm nervous and happy and grateful, all at once.📕📘 #TheTrinity #JFK

Thanks, Dr. Woodley! I hope your students think it's interesting.

Dr Jenny Woodley @jennywoodley.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Just spotted this book on the UNC website. I was talking to students today about memories of the civil rights movement - this looks like it's going to be an interesting take and a great addition to the scholarship. Look forward to reading it.

Anybody else headed to @asalh-bhm.bsky.social in September? I can't wait to join ASALH's Annual Conference in Norfolk! I just signed up to take part in the In-Person Author's Book Signing. Stop by...I'll be there with copies of The Trinity on Friday, September 25th! 📚

What an honor it was speaking to Chris Jansing @msnowreports.bsky.social about Reverend Jesse Jackson's presidential runs, and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement! Lots of resonance with my forthcoming book's themes on how African Americans value the presidency.

SMU Center for Presidential History@cphatsmu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

CPH Senior Fellow Sharron Conrad appeared on @ms.now to reflect on the life and work of Rev. Jesse Jackson, and on the significance of three presidents being in attendance at his memorial service. www.ms.now/chris-jansin...

Exciting news! My book is now available for pre-order from @uncpress.bsky.social 🎉 Use code 01SOCIAL30 at checkout to save 30%! uncpress.org/978146969444...

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The Trinity by @sharronwconrad.bsky.social You’ve seen those portraits in Black homes: Jesus, MLK, and JFK. Conrad unpacks why that image meant so much and what it says about faith, memory, and how we make heroes. uncpress.org/978146969444...

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I'm new here, but I just had to share! My book, The Trinity: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Civil Rights in African American Memory, is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop through @uncpress.bsky.social Follow along on my website: www.sharronconrad.com