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Civil Rights Childhood: The Extraordinary Story of Jordana Shakoor

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Jordana Shakoor As A Young Girl, Standing Defiantly In Front Of A Segregated Water Fountain In Montgomery, Alabama. Civil Rights Childhood Jordana Y Shakoor

Civil Rights Childhood

by Jordana Y. Shakoor

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1618 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	216 pages

In the heart of the tumultuous Civil Rights Movement, a young girl named Jordana Shakoor embarked on an extraordinary childhood. Her memoir, Civil Rights Childhood, offers a captivating and personal account of the events that shaped her life and the significant role she played in the fight for equality.

Growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, Jordana witnessed firsthand the horrors of racial segregation and discrimination. Jim Crow laws dictated every aspect of life, from where she could sit on the bus to which schools she could attend. However, amidst the injustices, Jordana's family instilled in her a deep sense of determination and the belief that she could make a difference.

Inspired by the courage of Rosa Parks, Jordana became actively involved in the bus boycott that rocked Montgomery in 1955. She joined the youth wing of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) and participated in the citywide sit-ins. Her unwavering commitment to the cause eventually led to her arrest and imprisonment. Undeterred, Jordana continued to fight for justice, even after her release from jail.

In 1961, Jordana participated in the Freedom Rides, a nonviolent protest to challenge segregation in interstate travel. She and her fellow Freedom Riders were met with violence and brutality as they traveled through the Deep South. Yet, their courage and determination inspired countless others to join the fight for civil rights.

Throughout her childhood, Jordana crossed paths with legendary figures of the Civil Rights Movement, including Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and members of the Black Panthers. She witnessed their speeches, participated in their protests, and learned invaluable lessons about leadership and the importance of fighting for what is right.

Civil Rights Childhood is not just a tale of historical events; it is a deeply personal memoir that explores the complexities of race, class, and family in a time of great social upheaval.

Jordana's story is a testament to the power of young people to make a difference and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Civil Rights Childhood is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil Rights Movement, African American history, or the power of storytelling. It is a powerful and moving account that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this extraordinary childhood and witness the events that shaped the course of history.

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Civil Rights Childhood

by Jordana Y. Shakoor

4.8 out of 5