Book Lecture hosted by Lee Sentell The Civil Rights Trial!

• Lee Sentell hosts a Book LEcture at Lucy Graves Hall at The University of Alabama to educate others on the importance of the Civil Rights Movement.

-Tuscaloosa, Ala.

A book lecture in regards to the Civil Rights Movement was held shortly after the name change of the new Lucy Graves Hall in room 118. The Lecture presentation was hosted by Lee Sentell who is the Director of the Alabama Tourism Department.

During the Lecture, Sentell discussed important historical landmarks in the south that individuals should visit and learn more about African American History. The book, “The Civil Rights Trial” profiles 14 different cities and the most important events and its gravitating context of the Civil Rights Movement. Lee Sentell says that these landmarks across the United States are worth the visit no matter one’s age, gender, or race.

“ I think people in Tuscaloosa or people in Alabama, in general, would be interested in knowing that Universities throughout the nation are bringing motorcoach groups to this state to tour locations particularly or more likely in Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham about where significant events happened, Sentell said.”

To engage with a younger audience and hook the readers, the book also has augmented reality. The AR is activated through an online QR code that will show 3D images on the page through one’s phone.

Lee Sentell has met with 200 College-wide representatives and says Alabama will be the number one landmark for people to visit internationally.

“Alabama is one of the next greatest locations that people from all around the world want to know more about the Civil Rights Movement and how local people handle it and so it’s interesting to see that it’s become a significant tourist destination, Sentell said.”

Once the lecture had concluded, students and other community members were able to ask Mr. Sentell questions. One student from the University of Alabama expressed his appreciation for his visit.

“ I think the topic is really good to talk about for both black and white people and it spreads more light on us and I learned a lot from the lecture, Adrian Wesley, a student at The University of Alabama, said.”

Sentell encourages others to travel and learn more about African American History and its landmarks across the United States.