No Fear For Freedom: The Story Of The Friendship 9

Many of the icons of the Civil Rights Movement will never be forgotten. However, we must also make sure that the work of other activists will be remembered too. They were ordinary people who fought against discrimination and prejudice. Unfortunately, they may never find their names in a history book, on a display board or in a museum. As communities, we must discover these amazing citizens and honor them. The Friendship 9, a group of college students and activists in Rock Hill, South Carolina, claimed a rightful place in history by challenging inequality and unfair laws. In 1961, their decision to help place into motion the Jail, No Bail strategy empowered many communities. As we continue to learn from our struggles and most importantly create a world free of racism and social injustice, we will inspire our future generations to do the same!

Kimberly P. Johnson visits schools throughout the U.S. teaching students how to become better writers. She actively engages them in the writing process. Her staff development programs, keynote presentations and parent sessions have been hailed as the Best By Far!! With a combination of expertise and dynamic presentations, she encourages all audiences to not only listen, but to challenge themselves to get involved with community events and work towards greater levels of success! Kimberly is a North Carolina native and has written fifteen children s books. She currently lives in South Carolina with her husband, Jeff and their niece, Whitney. Kimberly is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Kimberly has been recognized on many national levels to include a personal invitation by President and First Lady Bush to read at a special White House event. She was also named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International, was inducted into the Earl Scruggs Museum in the Musicians and Storytellers of the American South, was featured in Southern Living Magazine for her work in literacy and has currently co-written a musical called All That Drama a modern day production to help teenagers deal with life challenges.