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We Shall Overcome: The History of the Civil Rights Movement As It Happened (Book with 2 Audio CDs)
We Shall Overcome The History of the Civil Rights Movement As It Happened - Book with 2 Audio CDs Author:Herb Boyd, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee In words, photos and on two audio CDs, witness the courageous and controversial stories that defined Americas civil rights movement An entire generation of Americans faced the lynching of teenager Emmett Till, the murder of four girls at church, and the denial of basic liberties like voting rights, equal education and political representa... more »tion. This is their story. We Shall Overcome is a gripping chronicle of the words and voices of the civil rights movement. From stirring speeches to the voices of hate, this collection brings to life the battle for justice and equality that shook America to its core. We Shall Overcome brings you there--from the schools to the sit-ins, from Little Rock to Selma, from the pulpit to the marches. American Book Award winning author Herb Boyd tells the dramatic stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, Stokely Carmichael, Ella Baker and activist groups like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Black Panthers. In words, photos and on two accompanying audio CDs, youll witness the courageous and controversial stories that defined Americas civil rights movement.« less