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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.)

Title: 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.) / Marilyn Allman Maye [and seven others].
Author: Maye, Marilyn (Marilyn Claire)
Publication: Miami Beach : Books & Books Press, 2021.

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Description

354 pages : illustrations (black and white); 22 cm

Summary

"Meet the inspirational students: This narrative tells the story of seven women and one man at the heart of a sit-in protesting decreased enrollment and hiring of African Americans at Swarthmore College and demanding a Black Studies curriculum. The book, written by the former students themselves, also includes autobiographical chapters, providing a unique cross-sectional 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 have only recently begun to receive credit for the school's greater inclusiveness, as well as the influence their actions had on universities around the country. Stories that inspire change: This book chronicles the historical eight-day sit-in at Swarthmore College, and the authors also include untold stories about their family backgrounds and their experiences as student activists. They share how friendships, out-of-the-box alliances, and a commitment to moral integrity strengthened them to push through and remain resilient in the face of adversity. The incredible true story featured in Seven Sisters and a Brother will teach you: " No matter how old or established, institutions can change and will continue to change " How to identify fears and work to overcome them " That truth will prevail when we unite with others and refuse to accept surrender. If you've read titles such as Warriors Don't Cry, Between the World and Me, and Pulse of Perseverance, then you'll love Seven Sisters and a Brother." --Google Books.

Subject

Genre/Form

History.

Call Number

Sc D 23-178

ISBN

9781642507713
1642507717

LCCN

2020301993

OCLC

1289281836

Author

Maye, Marilyn (Marilyn Claire), author.

Title

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.) / Marilyn Allman Maye [and seven others].

Publisher

Miami Beach : Books & Books Press, 2021.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Chronological Term

1900-1999

Research Call Number

Sc D 23-178

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