| Warrior for Justice: The George Eames Story Contributor(s): Andre-Eames, Kathy (Author), Brown, Dale (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1455620645 ISBN-13: 9781455620647 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - General - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2015011760 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.25 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Locality - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Geographic Orientation - Louisiana - Cultural Region - Deep South - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
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| Publisher Description: A couple confronts the racial divide in Louisiana. In an era when segregation was commonplace, an educated, white woman from a small Southern town fell in love with a black paraplegic divorcee. To say this match was unfavorable to most would be an understatement. Despite the animosity they faced, Kathy and George Eames forged a life inspired by this controversy-fighting for civil equality. Working with the local NAACP, George fought against racism and discrimination, bringing to light instances of violence that were hidden from the public and calling for change in all aspects of the community. This is a story of hope and courage. It is a story that needs to be read today to remind the world how much change is needed. |
Contributor Bio(s): Andre-Eames, Kathy: - Kathy Andre-Eames is former teacher who dedicated her life to being a civil rights activist. She attended the University of Dallas, where she earned her bachelor and master of arts in English. A writer and a poet, Andre-Eames helped her husband write speeches, press releases, letters, and other communication to promote equality for African Americans and people with disabilities. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Brown, Dale: - Dale Brown is a former college basketball coach who spent twenty-five years coaching for Louisiana State University. Twice chosen as the National Coach of the Year, Brown is a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Since his retirement from LSU, he has become a successful author, speaker, and commentator. |