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I am a girl from Africa : a memoir / by Nyamayaro, Elizabeth,author.;
When severe draught hit her village in Zimbabwe, Elizabeth, then eight, had no idea that this moment of utter devastation would come to define her life purpose. Unable to move from hunger, she encountered a United Nations aid worker who gave her a bowl of warm porridge and saved her life. This transformative moment inspired Elizabeth to become a humanitarian, and she vowed to dedicate her life to giving back to her community, her continent, and the world. Grounded by the African concept of ubuntu-"I am because we are"-this book charts Elizabeth's quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually became a Senior Advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world's largest global solidarity movements for gender equality. For over two decades, Elizabeth has been instrumental in creating change in communities all around the world; uplifting the lives of others, just as her life was once uplifted. The memoir brings to vivid life one extraordinary woman's story of persevering through incredible odds and finding her true calling-while delivering an important message of hope and empowerment in a time when we need it most.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Nyamayaro, Elizabeth.; Nyamayaro, Elizabeth; Nyamayaro, Elizabeth; United Nations; Women; Women civil rights workers; Women political activists; Women human rights workers; Humanitarian aid workers;

The bus ride that changed history : the story of Rosa Parks / by Edwards, Pamela Duncan.; Shanahan, Danny;
The story of Rosa Parks influence on the United States civil rights movement.LSC
Subjects: Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005; African Americans; Civil rights workers; Segregation in transportation; African Americans;
© 2005., Houghton Mifflin,

Brave leaders and activists / by Miller, J. P.(Janice P.); Carroll, Chellie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and women who worked on behalf of all people of color including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, the founders of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and many more"--Provided by publisher.Guided reading: X.LSC
Subjects: Blacks; African Americans; Human rights workers; Civil rights workers, Black; Social reformers; Political activists; Blacks; Anti-racism; Heroes; Leadership;

Meet Viola Desmond / by MacLeod, Elizabeth.; Deas, Mike,1982-;
"Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer! On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the "unofficial" whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola's legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola's inclusion on the new Canadian"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Desmond, Viola, 1914-1965; Race discrimination; Civil rights; Black Canadians;

Be a revolution : how everyday people are fighting oppression and changing the world-and how you can, too / by Oluo, Ijeoma,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With [this book], ... Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems-like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more-she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways in which the reader can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live"--
Subjects: Anti-racism; Intercultural communication.; Minorities; Organizational change.; Race discrimination; Racism; Social action; Social change; Racism;

Carry on : reflections for a new generation / by Lewis, John,1940-2020,author.; Sehgal, Kabir,author.; Young, Andrew,1932-writer of foreword.;
"Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won't soon forget, Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation to "good trouble" continues to inspire millions across our nation. In his last year on earth, even while battling cancer, he dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and advice-exclusively immortalized in these pages-as a message to the generations to come. Organized by topic ranging from justice, courage, faith, and forgiveness to the pandemic, environment, marriage, money, and even death, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late Congressman's thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future, even as he died in the midst of one of our country's most challenging years to date. With this book, we can continue to learn from his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering ability to see the good in life, and live up to the legacy he has left us."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Anecdotes.; Lewis, John, 1940-2020; Lewis, John, 1940-2020,; United States. Congress. House; Civil rights workers; Legislators; Conduct of life; Civil rights; African American legislators; African American civil rights workers;

The march [videorecording] : the story of the greatest march in American history / by Akomfrah, John.; Baez, Joan.; Belafonte, Harry,1927-; Jones, Clarence B.; Mudd, Roger,1928-; Washington, Denzel,1954-; Winfrey, Oprah.; PBS Distribution (Firm); Smoking Dogs Films.;
Producers: Lina Gopaul, David Lawson; director, John Akomfrah.Featuring: Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez, Clarence B. Jones, Roger Mudd, and Oprah Winfrey.Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Recounts the events when 250,000 people came together to form the largest demonstration the young American democracy had ever seen.E.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen, stereo.
Subjects: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.; March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963 : Washington, D.C.); African Americans; Civil rights demonstrations; Documentary television programs.;
© c2013., PBS Distribution,

White rage : the unspoken truth of our racial divide / by Anderson, Carol(Carol Elaine);
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Whites; Whites; Opposition (Political science); Racism; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans;

The best of enemies [videorecording] / by Bissell, Robin,1968-film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Strong, Danny,1974-film producer.; Bernstein, Fred,film producer.; Berenson, Matt,film producer.; Telson, Dominique,1961-film producer.; Maguire, Tobey,1975-film producer.; Plouffe, Matthew,film producer.; Henson, Taraji P.,actor.; Rockwell, Sam,actor.; Ceesay, Babou,1979-actor.; Heche, Anne,actor.; Bentley, Wes,1978-actor.; Searcy, Nick,actor.; McGill, Bruce,1950-actor.; Zarvos, Marcelo,composer (expression); Lanzenberg, David,director of photography.; Yoon, Harry,1971-editor of moving image work.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Davidson, Osha Gray.Best of enemies.; STX Entertainment,presenter.; Astute Films,production company.; Rambler Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Music, Marcelo Zarvos ; editor, Harry Yoon ; director of photography, David Lanzenberg.Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche, Wes Bentley, Nick Searcy, Bruce McGill.Racial tension runs high in 1971 Durham, North Carolina as residents continue to fight the 1954 Supreme Court decision to desegregate their schools. A series of town meetings are called to discuss the matter. Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis, the meeting co-chairs, have very different views. Passionately advocating for school integration is a way of life for Atwater, a champion for Civil Rights. C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops leading the Durham chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, vehemently opposes it. As the meetings progress, Atwater and Ellis learn they have more in common than they thought.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; thematic material, racial epithets, some violence, and a suggestive reference.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Film adaptations.; Historical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Atwater, Ann, 1935-; Ellis, C. P. (Claiborne Paul); Ku Klux Klan (1915- ); Civil rights workers; School integration;
For private home use only.

It stops here : standing up for our lands, our waters, and our people / by George, Rueben,author.; Simpson, Michael(Lecturer),author.;
"A personal account of one man's confrontation with colonization that illuminates the philosophy and values of a First Nation threatened by the Trans Mountain pipeline. It Stops Here is the story of the spiritual, cultural, and political resurgence of a nation taking action to reclaim their lands, waters, law, and food systems in face of colonization. The book recounts the intergenerational struggle of the Tsleil-Waututh to overcome the harms of colonization and the powerful stance they have taken against the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline--a fossil fuel megaproject that would triple the capacity of tar sands bitumen piped to tidewater on their unceded territory and result in a sevenfold increase in oil tankers moving through their waters. The book provides a firsthand account of this resurgence as told by one of the most prominent leaders of the widespread opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion--Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. He has devoted more than a decade of his life to fighting this project and shares stories about his family's deep ancestral connections to these waters that have provided the Tsleil-Waututh with a rich abundance of foods and medicines since time immemorial. Despite the systematic attempts at cultural genocide enacted by the colonial state, Rueben recounts how key leaders of the community, such as his grandfather, Chief Dan George, always taught the younger generations to be proud of who they were and to remember the importance of their connection to the inlet. Part memoir, part call to action, It Stops Here urges policy makers to prioritize sacred territory over oil profits and insists that colonial Canada change its perspective from bending natural resources to their will to respecting this territory and those who inhabit it."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; George, Rueben; George, Rueben.; Petroleum pipelines; Social justice; First Nations activists; First Nations; First Nations; First Nations;

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