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I've Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle, With a New Preface

This book is about Medgar Evers
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Dive into the heart of the civil rights era with "I've Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle, With a New Preface." Published on March 16, 2007, this seminal book provides a riveting exploration of the early movements that shaped racial justice in the South. Centered around the courageous efforts of Medgar Evers, it uncovers the strategic mobilizations and grassroots organizing that underpinned significant changes. This book is an essential read for those in adult education programs, offering new insights and context that connect past struggles with current racial justice literature. It not only chronicles historical events but also invites readers to reflect on how these lessons can inform today's fight for equality and justice. Engage with this powerful narrative and carry forward the light of freedom that activists like Evers fiercely ignited.

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Published by University of California Press on March 16, 2007
552 pages
ISBN: 9780520251762
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This book provides valuable insights into Racial Justice , highlighting key issues and advancements within these areas

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