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The ground breaking : an American city and its search for justice / by Ellsworth, Scott(Historian),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The definitive, newsbreaking account of the ongoing investigation into the Tulsa race massacre In the late spring of 1921, Tulsa, Oklahoma, erupted into the worst single incident of racial violence in American history. Over the course of sixteen hours, mobs of white men and women looted and burned to the ground a prosperous African American community, known today as Black Wall Street. More than one thousand homes and businesses were destroyed, and scores, possibly hundreds, of people lost their lives. Then, for nearly a half century, the story of the massacre was actively suppressed. Official records disappeared, history textbooks ignored the tragedy, and citizens were warned to keep silent. Now nearly one hundred years after that horrible day, historian Scott Ellsworth returns to his hometown to tell the untold story of how America's foremost hidden racial tragedy was finally brought to light, and the unlikely cast of characters that made it happen. Part true-crime saga, part archaeological puzzle, and part investigative journalism, The Ground Breaking weaves in and out of recent history, the distant past, and the modern day to tell a compelling story of a city-and a nation-struggling to come to terms with the dark corners of its past."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; Exhumation; Forensic archaeology; Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa, Okla., 1921.;
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The power of women : a doctor's journey of hope and healing / by Mukwege, Denis,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor, and noted human rights activist Dr. Denis Mukwege comes an inspiring clarion call-to-action to confront the scourge of sexual violence and better learn from women's resilience, strength, and power. At the heart of Dr. Mukwege's message will be the voices of the many women he has worked with over the years. Dr. Mukwege will use individual cases to reassure all survivors that, even if their psychological wounds may never fully heal, they can recover and thrive with the right care and support. Dr. Mukwege's dramatic personal story is interwoven throughout as he explores the bigger issues that have become a focus of his advocacy. He will seek to explain why sexual violence is so often overlooked during war, and how governments need to recognize and compensate victims. He will also stress the importance of breaking down the taboos surrounding assault, and the necessity of building a system that supports women who come forward. His words advocate for saying 'no' to indifference and he asks readers to reckon with the West's involvement in perpetuating sexual violence in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, and to confront the abuse taking place in their own communities. Sexual violence does not occur in a vacuum. The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has raged for over 20 years and has claimed an estimated 5 million lives, is inseparable from Western patriarchy and economic colonization. And this cycle of violence and spoils is not limited to Congo. Dr. Mukwege's work has led him to South Korea, Latin America, the Middle East, and elsewhere in Africa, where he has found striking similarities in women's testimonies. The truth is, through the intricate ties of the global economy, we are all implicated in violence against women - whether it occurs amidst the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo or on college campuses in the West. And Dr. Mukwege's writing will address men as well, encouraging and guiding them to become allies in the fight against sexual abuse, in war and in peace. Building more inclusive, gender-balanced societies will require developing what he calls "positive masculinity" - a systemic change in male behavior and attitudes towards women. Dr. Mukwege hopes to inspire other men to speak out and join the struggle, rather than leaving women to fight the battle alone. He will also make the case, drawing from his experience and a wealth of research on the topic, that when women are involved as economic and political decision makers, all of society benefits. The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide"--
Subjects: Mukwege, Denis.; Physicians; Rape victims; Resilience (Personality trait); Sexual abuse victims; Women and war; Women; Women;
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He named me Malala [videorecording] / by Guggenheim, Davis,film director,film producer.; MacDonald, Laurie,film producer.; Parkes, Walter F.,film producer.; Yousafzai, Malala,1997-; Yousafzai, Toor Pekai.; Yousafzai, Ziauddin.; Fox Searchlight Pictures,production company.; Image Nation (Firm),presenter.; National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.),presenter.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,publisher.;
Director of photography, Erich Roland ; music, Thomas Newman ; editors, Greg Finton, Brian Johnson, Brad Fuller.Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai.An intimate portrait of Malala Yousafzai, who was wounded when Taliban gunmen opened fire on her in Pakistan's Swat Valley. The shooting of the then fifteen-year-old teenager sparked international media outrage. An educational activist in Pakistan, Yousafzai has since emerged as a leading campaigner for the rights of children worldwide and in December 2014, became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-; Documentary films.; Girls; Girls; Political activists; Sex discrimination in education; Social reformers; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Women social reformers;
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The rape of Recy Taylor [videorecording] / by Buirski, Nancy,screenwriter,film director,film producer.; Hubbard, Beth,film producer.; Miller, Rex(Cinematographer),director of photography.; Ripoli, Anthony,editor of moving image work.; Augusta Films,production company.; Transform Films,production company.; Artemis Rising (Firm),contributor.; Matador Content (Firm),contributor.; Orchard (Firm),publisher.;
Director of photography, Rex Miller ; editor, Anthony Ripoli."Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. A common occurrence in the Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks to Alabama, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice."--Container.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Biographical films.; Nonfiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Taylor, Recy, 1919-2017.; Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005.; African American women; Rape; African American women; Civil rights movements;
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Stolen sisters : the story of two missing girls, their families and how Canada has failed Indigenous women / by Walter, Emmanuelle,1969-; Ouriou, Susan.; Morelli, Christelle.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.An account of the author's investigation into violence against Indigenous women in Canada, with a focus on two young women who have been missing since 2008.LSC
Subjects: Native women; Homicide investigation; Missing persons;
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The ashes & the star-cursed king / by Broadbent, Carissa,author.;
With the Kejari at an end, betrayal sends Oraya reeling and forces her to accept a secret alliance with Raihn, Oraya's only option for exacting revenge and reclaiming her kingdom.
Subjects: Vampire fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Fathers and daughters; Imaginary places; Kings and rulers; Man-woman relationships; Revenge; Secrecy; Vampires;
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Wrong side of the court / by Khan, H. N.;
A young teen's world is changed when a friend is killed by gang violence. This novel is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of high school, communal violence, and budding romance.LSC
Subjects: Basketball stories.; Teenage boys; Pakistani Canadians; Basketball players; Fatherless families; Bullying; Friendship; Dating (Social customs); High schools;
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Sergeant York. by Hawks, Howard,film director.; Cooper, Gary,actor.; Tobias, George,actor.; Leslie, Joan,actor.; Lockhart, June,actor.; Ridges, Stanley,actor.; Brennan, Walter,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Gary Cooper, George Tobias, Joan Leslie, June Lockhart, Stanley Ridges, Walter BrennanOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 1941.Gary Cooper delivers an Academy Award-winning performance as the most decorated hero of World War I in this true story of Sergeant York.When Tennessee farmer Alvin York is drafted, he enters the military as a conscientious objector, refusing to use violence against anyone. Although a born leader and patriot, the deeply religious York goes to the front still believing in nonviolence. But when his unit is overwhelmed by Germans, Sergeant York takes up arms to defend his friends. Single-handed, he stops a German offensive and takes 132 prisoners.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; War films.; Motion Pictures.; Biographical films.; War.; World War, 1914-1918.;
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Wallander. [videorecording] / by Branagh, Kenneth,actor.; Left Bank Pictures,production company.; Yellow Bird (Firm),production company.; TKBC (Firm),production company.; British Broadcasting Corporation,production company.; Degeto (Firm),production company.; WGBH (Radio station : Boston, Mass.),production company.; Film i Skn̄e,production company.; BBC Video (Firm),production company.; 2 Entertain (Firm),distributor.;
Sidetracked: Director of photography, Anthony Dod Mantle.Firewall: Director of photography, Jan Jonaeus.One step behind: Director of photography, Anthony Dod Mantle.Kenneth Branagh.Three new crime dramas based on the best selling books by Henning Mankell - Sidetracked, Firewall, and One Step Behind follow Inspector Kurt Wallander, a disillusioned everyman, as he struggles against a rising tide of violence in southern Sweden.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Wallander, Kurt (Fictitious character); Criminal investigation; Murder;
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The nightingale [videorecording] / by Claflin, Sam,1986-actor.; Kent, Jennifer(Film director),film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Franciosi, Aisling,1993-actor.; Ganambarr, Baykali,actor.; Herriman, Damon,1970-actor.; Sheasby, Michael,actor.; Mongrel Media,film distributor.;
Damon Herriman, Sam Claflin, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Sheasby, Baykali Ganambarr.Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. On the way she enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker named Billy, who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Revenge; Irish; Rape; Women prisoners; Aboriginal Australians;
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