THE FEARLESS WIT OF FORREST COUNTY.

The article profiles the life and work of Mississippi newspaper the "Petal Paper" writer and political satirist Percy Dale (P.D.) East, particularly focusing on his criticism of the white supremacist movement in Mississippi and racism in the Southern states. It also discusses his satire of Mississip...

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Publicado en:	Smithsonian Vol. 49; no. 5; pp. 66 - 76
Autor principal:	BROWNING, WILLIAM
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Smithsonian Magazine Sep2018
Materias:	East, P. D. American political satire White supremacy Petal Paper (Newspaper) Racism 20th century Mississippi state history Segregation in the United States Coleman, J. P. (James Plemon), 1914-1991 Twentieth century United States history United States
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Sumario:	The article profiles the life and work of Mississippi newspaper the "Petal Paper" writer and political satirist Percy Dale (P.D.) East, particularly focusing on his criticism of the white supremacist movement in Mississippi and racism in the Southern states. It also discusses his satire of Mississippi politicians such as governor James P. Coleman.