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Seven Sisters and a Brother: Friendship, Resistance, and Untold Truths Behind Black Student Activism in the 1960s (A Pivotal Event in the History of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.)
Allman Maye, Marilyn; Buchanan, Harold S; Domingo, Jannette O.; Baynes, Joyce Frisby; Holifield, Marilyn; Rose, Myra E.; Van Gronigen Warren, Bridget; White Kelley, Aundrea
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
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Paperback. Condition: New. The Story Behind an Unsung Event in the Civil Rights Movement"Over eight days, eight students sparked change that defined their lives, changed an institution and fueled a movement that continues today." ?Alberto Ibargüen, President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and former publis…her of The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald#1 New Release in 1960s History of the U.S. and 2020 Finalist Sarton Women's Literary Award for Nonfiction with Special RecognitionFighting injustice and racism. This narrative tells the story of seven women and one man at the heart of a black power sit-in protesting decreased enrollment and hiring of African Americans at Swarthmore College, and demanding an African American Studies curriculum. The book, written by the former students themselves, includes autobiographical chapters providing a view into the lives of young people during the Civil Rights era.Correcting media representation. For years the media and some in the school community portrayed the peaceful protest in a negative light?this collective narrative provides a very necessary and overdue retelling of the revolution that took place at Swarthmore College in 1969. The group of eight student protestors only recently have begun to receive credit for the school's greater inclusiveness, as well as the influence their actions had on universities around the country.The incredible true civil rights movement story in Seven Sisters and a Brother teaches us key lessons:Old established institutions can change and will continue to changeThe struggle to give Black history, Black experiences, and Black lives a well earned place in our culture is winnableTruth can prevail when we unite with others and refuse to accept surrenderIf you've read Warriors Don't Cry, Between the World and Me, Pulse of Perseverance, Barack Obama's A Promised Land, or Cicely Tyson's Just as I Am; then you'll love Seven Sisters and a Brother.
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Paperback. Condition: New. The Story Behind an Unsung Event in the Civil Rights Movement"Over eight days, eight students sparked change that defined their lives, changed an institution and fueled a movement that continues today." ?Alberto Ibargüen, President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and former publis…her of The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald#1 New Release in 1960s History of the U.S. and 2020 Finalist Sarton Women's Literary Award for Nonfiction with Special RecognitionFighting injustice and racism. This narrative tells the story of seven women and one man at the heart of a black power sit-in protesting decreased enrollment and hiring of African Americans at Swarthmore College, and demanding an African American Studies curriculum. The book, written by the former students themselves, includes autobiographical chapters providing a view into the lives of young people during the Civil Rights era.Correcting media representation. For years the media and some in the school community portrayed the peaceful protest in a negative light?this collective narrative provides a very necessary and overdue retelling of the revolution that took place at Swarthmore College in 1969. The group of eight student protestors only recently have begun to receive credit for the school's greater inclusiveness, as well as the influence their actions had on universities around the country.The incredible true civil rights movement story in Seven Sisters and a Brother teaches us key lessons:Old established institutions can change and will continue to changeThe struggle to give Black history, Black experiences, and Black lives a well earned place in our culture is winnableTruth can prevail when we unite with others and refuse to accept surrenderIf you've read Warriors Don't Cry, Between the World and Me, Pulse of Perseverance, Barack Obama's A Promised Land, or Cicely Tyson's Just as I Am; then you'll love Seven Sisters and a Brother.
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Paperback. Condition: New. The Story Behind an Unsung Event in the Civil Rights Movement"Over eight days, eight students sparked change that defined their lives, changed an institution and fueled a movement that continues today." ?Alberto Ibargüen, President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and former publis…her of The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald#1 New Release in 1960s History of the U.S. and 2020 Finalist Sarton Women's Literary Award for Nonfiction with Special RecognitionFighting injustice and racism. This narrative tells the story of seven women and one man at the heart of a black power sit-in protesting decreased enrollment and hiring of African Americans at Swarthmore College, and demanding an African American Studies curriculum. The book, written by the former students themselves, includes autobiographical chapters providing a view into the lives of young people during the Civil Rights era.Correcting media representation. For years the media and some in the school community portrayed the peaceful protest in a negative light?this collective narrative provides a very necessary and overdue retelling of the revolution that took place at Swarthmore College in 1969. The group of eight student protestors only recently have begun to receive credit for the school's greater inclusiveness, as well as the influence their actions had on universities around the country.The incredible true civil rights movement story in Seven Sisters and a Brother teaches us key lessons:Old established institutions can change and will continue to changeThe struggle to give Black history, Black experiences, and Black lives a well earned place in our culture is winnableTruth can prevail when we unite with others and refuse to accept surrenderIf you've read Warriors Don't Cry, Between the World and Me, Pulse of Perseverance, Barack Obama's A Promised Land, or Cicely Tyson's Just as I Am; then you'll love Seven Sisters and a Brother.
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Paperback. Condition: New. The Story Behind an Unsung Event in the Civil Rights Movement"Over eight days, eight students sparked change that defined their lives, changed an institution and fueled a movement that continues today." ?Alberto Ibargüen, President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and former publis…her of The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald#1 New Release in 1960s History of the U.S. and 2020 Finalist Sarton Women's Literary Award for Nonfiction with Special RecognitionFighting injustice and racism. This narrative tells the story of seven women and one man at the heart of a black power sit-in protesting decreased enrollment and hiring of African Americans at Swarthmore College, and demanding an African American Studies curriculum. The book, written by the former students themselves, includes autobiographical chapters providing a view into the lives of young people during the Civil Rights era.Correcting media representation. For years the media and some in the school community portrayed the peaceful protest in a negative light?this collective narrative provides a very necessary and overdue retelling of the revolution that took place at Swarthmore College in 1969. The group of eight student protestors only recently have begun to receive credit for the school's greater inclusiveness, as well as the influence their actions had on universities around the country.The incredible true civil rights movement story in Seven Sisters and a Brother teaches us key lessons:Old established institutions can change and will continue to changeThe struggle to give Black history, Black experiences, and Black lives a well earned place in our culture is winnableTruth can prevail when we unite with others and refuse to accept surrenderIf you've read Warriors Don't Cry, Between the World and Me, Pulse of Perseverance, Barack Obama's A Promised Land, or Cicely Tyson's Just as I Am; then you'll love Seven Sisters and a Brother.
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Tell Me a Story : Selected from John Martin's Book [Snoozles and the babies -- The Alphabet man -- The King of all the birds -- The Birds' Christmas tree -- Little brown Ben -- Funny Questions, Silly jokes -- Nonsense for some little folks -- Peter's friends the animals -- The white dove, and Ark story -- Tommy elephant discovers the railroad -- The stranger thing -- How the woodpecker came -- Tommy elephant and the ants -- Mary's little teeth -- Come play -- The lady who smiled -- Seeds and flowers -- Catchy questions can you guess? -- When to get ready -- The Pilgrim fathers -- Our Pilgrim fathers -- The juggling jumbos -- The discontented cat -- Catskin -- The little girl who kissed her elbow -- Riddles 4 U My [Deer] -- When Mozart was a
John Martin's Book ; Rollinson, H WaldoRuby Lind, Eugenie T Finn, Elsie Spicer Eells, Myra Hutchinson Baillie, John Dean, H Bedford Jones, Mary C Scofield, Muriel Sichel, Charles S Pease, Patten Beard, Jeanne Judson, Aspell, Alice Rothschild, Bettie Pollard Ellerbe, Laura Campbell, Emma Miller Bolenius, Lilian Dalton, Gertrude Knevels, Cornelia L Meigs, Florence Scott Bernard, Ariman Edrop, G H Wright, Rose Brooks, Conrad D Bollinger, Marion Taylor, Jesssie P Walls, Kate Meldram Buss, Walter K Putney, Felicia Hemans, Jane Tate, Frances Randolph, Mary Tate, Florence Gerrish, Mary TatMerle Boffinson, Elanore C Hull, Helen W., Anna Small, Mary M Parks, E M McCullough, Charlotte Newell, Miles McCullough, illustrations, O White, Harusy Peake,
Published by Platt & Munk, New York, c1932, 1932
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. [184] p. : ill. (1 col.) ; 26 cm. "Good stories for mothers to read at bed time "-- Cover ; Stories originally published in John Martin's book, a magazine for children ; LCCN 32015193 OCLC 15051041 LC PZ5.J613 Te ; green and black cloth with designs ; spine shaken ; Contents: Snoozles and the babies -…- The Alphabet man -- The King of all the birds -- The Birds' Christmas tree -- Little brown Ben -- Funny Questions, Silly jokes -- Nonsense for some little folks -- Peter's friends the animals -- The white dove, and Ark story -- Tommy elephant discovers the railroad -- The stranger thing -- How the woodpecker came -- Tommy elephant and the ants -- Mary's little teeth -- Come play -- The lady who smiled -- Seeds and flowers -- Catchy questions can you guess? -- When to get ready -- The Pilgrim fathers -- Our Pilgrim fathers -- The juggling jumbos -- The discontented cat -- Catskin -- The little girl who kissed her elbow -- Riddles 4 U My [Deer] -- When Mozart was a boy -- Our country's ancestor -- Saint George and the dragon -- The race between Peter and Patsy -- More riddles -- Bucephalus, the story of a famous horse -- How the corn got his ear -- Peeny Pen Pone -- The first dandelions, -- The magic apple -- The story of King Alfred -- Daniel the fearless -- The story of the wild rose -- Jack Junior, a railroad story -- The dog that swallowed a fairy -- The Bulldog -- Chippy Chipmunk -- The way to live, a little thought to think -- The Easter hare -- The sabre-cut of Saadi, the reward of truth -- The simple truth -- A Spring prayer -- Our bird neighbors, a true story for all the year around -- The days of the week -- How the days got their names -- How the dove of peace came to the tribe -- The great deed -- Saint Francis and the robbers -- A magic -- Riddles -- A story of the months -- St. Martin's mitten, or how the first cat came -- The story of Daniel Boone -- Jack Frost's gift -- St. Francis and the wolf -- Mr. Snail, a story of his life ; signature on the half-title of a very young of Edward William Girard (1930-2020), a Boeing engineer and Rockwell Missile Systems Division operational analysis manager that served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was instrumental in proposing national re-emphasis on maritime strategy in the wake of the Israeli Six-Day War in 1967 and earlier, in 1961, the use of war games to function as pseudo-experiments, producing data for analysis ; scarce, pages brittle, repair to spine, else G. Book.
