Roots of Justice Stories of Organizing in Communities of Color |
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| Author:
| Salomon, Larry R. |
| Series edited by:
| Klein, Kim |
| Series title: | Kim Klein's Fundraising Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-470-36972-2 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Jossey-Bass |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
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Book Description:
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With a foreword by Elizabeth Martinez,
Roots of Justice recaptures some of the nearly forgotten histories of communities of color. These are the stories of people who fought back against exploitation and injustice--and won. From the Zoot Suiters who refused to put up with abuse at the hands of the Navy, to the women who organized the welfare rights movement of the 1970s,
Roots of Justice shows how, through organizing, ordinary people have made extraordinary contributions...
More DescriptionWith a foreword by Elizabeth Martinez, Roots of Justice recaptures some of the nearly forgotten histories of communities of color. These are the stories of people who fought back against exploitation and injustice--and won. From the Zoot Suiters who refused to put up with abuse at the hands of the Navy, to the women who organized the welfare rights movement of the 1970s, Roots of Justice shows how, through organizing, ordinary people have made extraordinary contributions to change society.