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Deeper Roots - An American Odyssey (Paperback)
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Deeper Roots - An American Odyssey (Paperback)
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Loot Price R482
Discovery Miles 4 820
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Deeper Roots: An American Odyssey takes us on a captivating quest
both near and far discovering Katherine Butler Jones' family
ancestry. Her adventures in New York, Jamaica, W.I., Africa and
Europe highlight two deep-rooted beliefs-the importance of knowing
one's history and that true learning is often achieved through a
connection to the larger world. From the hallways of 409 Edgecombe
Avenue in Harlem, her childhood home where her neighbors included
future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and social scientist
and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois, to the halls of academia
and the front lines of the civil rights movement, Butler Jones'
life is a timeless journey of curiosity, discovery and
enlightenment. As a result of their life experiences and insight,
educator, writer, historian and social activist Butler Jones and
her husband - social worker and civic organizer Hubey Jones -
instilled in each of their eight children a commitment to
education, activism and community. Their children continue the
quest. "We are keepers of the dream, the prophets of the future,
and the instruments of change." Katherine Butler Jones At the very
core of Katherine Butler Jones' captivating memoir is her memory of
Harlem, particularly her days at 409 Edgecombe, a historic landmark
in the community that Jones recalls so vividly that it's as if the
walls were talking. How wonderful to relive these splendid moments
with a superb storyteller. Herb Boyd Editor, The Harlem Reader
Katherine Butler Jones has written a deeply personal story of
strong family and community support. A vivid African American story
of overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with Africans, and a
moving story of civic participation in pursuit of equality and
justice for all. Vivian Johnson, Ed.D. Associate Professor Emerita
School of Education, Boston University
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