The spirit of freedom : powerful women of the civil rights movement / Martin Gitlin.
| Author/creator | Gitlin, Marty author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024] |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | viii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Powerful women of the civil rights movement |
| Contents | Ella Baker: Toiling "in friendship" -- Daisy Bates: Protector of the young -- Leah Chase: Chef to the stars -- June Jackson Christmas: The good doctor -- Septima Clark: Mother of the movement -- Myrlie Evers-Williams: Turning tragedy into Action -- Fannie Lou Hamer: Driven by indignity -- Dorothy Height: The "Godmother" of Civil Rights -- Aileen Hernandez: Getting things done NOW -- Zilphia Horton: Highlander hero -- Ruby Hurley: The great investigator -- Dian Nash: The fearless fighter -- Rosa Parks: Taking a stand by sitting -- Gloria Richardson: Leading a movement in Maryland -- Jo Ann Robinson: Taking a back seat to Rosa Parks -- Modjesta Simkins: Tough activist, tough woman -- Gwendolyn Robinson Zoharah Simmons: Fighter for freedom. |
| Abstract | "This book shines a light on the unsung women of the Civil Rights Movement, women who overcame enormous odds to fight for the rights of Black Americans"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Gitlin, Marty Spirit of freedom Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024] 9781538177365 |
| LCCN | 2023044434 |
| ISBN | 9781538177358 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1538177358 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E185.61 .G47 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |