| Action Words: Journey of a Journalist Contributor(s): Bordere, Shaune Estelle (Author) |
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ISBN: 1513619098 ISBN-13: 9781513619095 Publisher: Abide Press OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | African American - Biography & Autobiography |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5" W x 8" (0.81 lbs) 340 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Young Black writer, Ora M. Lewis, makes an effort to convince the Editor of a small local newspaper to publish her critiques of the segregationist New Orleans Mayor in 1935. Although she is discouraged, her heroics earn the attention of the city and a US Senator. Ora begins to write influential articles that inspire the people to endure segregation. Ora works closely with the Senator who soon falls victim to assassination. The people are devastated and the City of New Orleans is nearly destroyed by the mayor who celebrates the untimely death of the Senator. Ora somehow finds a way to lead the people and take a stand against segregation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bordere, Shaune Estelle: - Author, screenwriter and producer, Shaune Bordere has developed the story of desegregation journalist Ora M. Lewis into a literary realm that includes a novel, films, television productions and more. She followed in the footsteps of her grandmother, Ora M. Lewis to attend Xavier University of Louisiana and Loyola University of New Orleans. |