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Stony the road : Reconstruction, white supremacy, and the rise of Jim Crow / by Gates, Henry Louis,Jr,author.;
Includes bibliographical reference and index."A profound new rendering of the struggle by African-Americans for equality after the Civil War and the violent counter-revolution that resubjugated them, as seen through the prism of the war of images and ideas that have left an enduring racist stain on the American mind. The abolition of slavery in the aftermath of the Civil War is a familiar story, as is the civil rights revolution that transformed the nation after World War II. But the century in between remains a mystery: if emancipation sparked 'a new birth of freedom' in Lincoln's America, why was it necessary to march in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s America? In this new book, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., one of our leading chroniclers of the African-American experience, seeks to answer that question in a history that moves from the Reconstruction Era to the 'nadir' of the African-American experience under Jim Crow, through to World War I and the Harlem Renaissance. Through his close reading of the visual culture of this tragic era, Gates reveals the many faces of Jim Crow and how, together, they reinforced a stark color line between white and black Americans. Bringing a lifetime of wisdom to bear as a scholar, filmmaker, and public intellectual, Gates uncovers the roots of structural racism in our own time, while showing how African Americans after slavery combatted it by articulating a vision of a "New Negro" to force the nation to recognize their humanity and unique contributions to America as it hurtled toward the modern age. The book will be accompanied by a new PBS documentary series on the same topic, with full promotional support from PBS"--
Subjects: African Americans; Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877); African Americans; African Americans; White supremacy movements; Racism in popular culture; Visual communication;
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Kaiser, Lisbeth,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lisbeth KaiserOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2020.The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct book. This age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil right activists of our time. Written by Lisbeth Kaiser, illustrated by Stanley Chow.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Saving justice : truth, transparency, and trust / by Comey, James B.,Jr.,1960-author.;
"James Comey, former FBI Director and New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Loyalty, uses his long career in federal law enforcement to explore issues of justice and fairness in the US justice system. James Comey might best be known as the FBI director that Donald Trump fired in 2017, but he's had a long, varied career in the law and justice system. He knows better than most just what a force for good the US justice system can be, and how far afield it has strayed during the Trump Presidency. In his much-anticipated follow-up to A Higher Loyalty, Comey uses anecdotes and lessons from his career to show how the federal justice system works. From prosecuting mobsters as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District of New York in the 1980s to grappling with the legalities of anti-terrorism work as the Deputy Attorney General in the early 2000s to, of course, his tumultuous stint as FBI director beginning in 2013, Comey shows just how essential it is to pursue the primacy of truth for federal law enforcement. Saving Justice is gracefully written and honestly told, a clarion call for a return to fairness and equity in the law"--
Subjects: Comey, James B., Jr., 1960-; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; United States. Department of Justice; Allegiance; Criminal justice, Administration of; Political ethics;
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A higher loyalty : truth, lies, and leadership / by Comey, James B.,Jr.,1960-author.;
Former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader. Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. deputy attorney general in the administration of President George W. Bush. From prosecuting the Mafia and Martha Stewart to helping change the Bush administration's policies on torture and electronic surveillance, overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, Comey has been involved in some of the most consequential cases and policies of recent history.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Comey, James B., Jr., 1960-; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.;
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The character edge : leading and winning with integrity / by Caslen, Robert L.,Jr.,1953-author.; Matthews, Michael D.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The former superintendent at West Point and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. Among the most successful leaders throughout history-from Abe Lincoln to Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi to Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Jr. to Nelson Mandela-some were brilliant mathematicians and economists, others were creative visionaries, still others were masterful at strategic planning. Their mastery of their field wasn't the secret to their highly effective leadership. All of their skill, grit, resilience, charisma, and courage emanated from one thing: their strength of character. Character-the moral values and habits of an individual-is in the spotlight now more than perhaps at any other point in modern history. Politicians distort facts. Corporations cheat customers and investors. Athletes are caught using illegal supplements. In addition to harming our culture at large, these failures of character have a profound and undermining impact on leadership. The authors of this book are experts on the value of character, its correlation with successful leadership, and how to build it in individuals and prospective leaders. General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. served the US Army for over 43 years and served as Superintendent at the US Military Academy at West Point. Psychologist Dr. Michael D. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at West Point who has focused on the psychology of character for years. Together they witnessed firsthand that raw talent is not enough to stand on its own; successful leadership relies on the critical foundation of a strong character. In The Character Edge they leverage their perspectives to offer an empowering, story-driven argument-backed by the latest scientific research-that character is vital to success. They give readers the tools to build and sustain character in themselves and their organizations by testing readers' strengths of the gut, head and heart and teaching how to build trust and nurture the seeds of character"--
Subjects: Character.; Executive ability.; Integrity.; Leadership.;
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Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? / by Bader, Bonnie,1961-; Wolf, Elizabeth,1954-;
Includes bibliographical references.A brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader of the American civil rights movement."RL: 3.0"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968; African Americans; Civil rights workers; Baptists; African Americans;
© c2008., Grosset & Dunlap,
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Riley's ghost / by Anderson, John D.,Jr.(John David),1937-;
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Subjects: Ghost stories.;
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Command authority / by Clancy, Tom,1947-2013.; Greaney, Mark.;
"The #1 New York Times-bestselling author and master of the technothriller returns with his All-Star team. There's a new strong man in Russia but his rise to power is based on a dark secret hidden decades in the past. The solution to that mystery lies with a most unexpected source, President Jack Ryan"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Political fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Ryan, Jack, Jr. (Fictitious character); Ryan, Jack, Sr. (Fictitious character);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Only you [videorecording]. by Tomei, Marisa; Downey, Jr., Robert;
Director, Norman Jewison.Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey, Jr..Faith believes that two soul-mates can be united if they find each other, so she chases the man she believes to be her soul-mate half way around the world.CHVRS rating: PG.DVD.
Subjects: Romance.;
© 1998., Tri Star,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Tom Clancy duty and honor / by Blackwood, Grant,author.; Clancy, Tom,1947-2013.;
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Ryan, Jack, Jr. (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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