Civil Rights: The Diary of Three Minority Women FIfty Years Later!

Sandra, Liz, and Corinne are three minority women who met during their doctoral studies in the late 1990's and learned that each have individual accounts of how far they have come since the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Sandra, born in the 1940's, Liz born in the 1950's, and Corinne born in the 1960's overcome barriers and reminisce about their journey. Their memories of their personal and professional lives coincide with major events in the history of the United States. These women share their trials, successes, and concerns while achieving the goal of higher education and acceptance. They learn from their experiences and strive to add value to their life and their surroundings. In recounting their individual and collective paths, they discover that being a woman during these exciting times are noteworthy. As the United States changes through wars, hard times, and good times, two things remain . . . memories and knowledge.

Dr. Liz Ross is married to Jeffrey S. Ross; they have four grown children. Liz grew up during the Civil Rights era; she is the daughter of Anna Grace; granddaughter of Joe Nashalook of Unalakleet, Alaska. Liz has been teaching since 1999; has many publications, and co-authored the book Challenges for Women in the 21st Century. Currently, she is the MBA Program Director, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, School of Management. Dr. Corinne Patrick was born in September 1961. She served in the Army for 15 years. Corinne married Michael Patrick in 1982 and they had four children. Michael passed away in 2006, and since has married Morris Bates in 2011. She worked for corporations for 8 years. She has been teaching for the past 12 years. Corinne has published various articles and co-authored the book Challenges for Women in the 21st Century. Dr. Sandra E. Ford Mobley, known as an experienced academic professor and diversity speaker, serves on the Virginia State University Alumni Board and Richmond East End Library Board. Dr. Mobley is the founder/past president of the Step to Success International Toastmasters Club and past president of the Richmond Metro Virginia State University Alumni Association. Dr. Mobley has two manuscripts pending in the fields of public policy studies and healthy eating and physical activity.