In 1960-1961, voter registration revolutionized the people and politics of Haywood County, Tennessee. In Haywood County, as in much of the nation during the Civil Rights movement, issues such as voter registration and desegregation ignited a firestorm of political and social change. Times of Challenge and Controversy offers a close look at the voter registration process and the ensuing conflict in Haywood County through its weekly newspaper, The Brownsville States-Graphic. This account will greatly interest historians, media scholars, and participants of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

If life gives you lemons, squeeze the lil suckers and let em know who s boss.
-Cynthia Bond Hopson

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Do you need a friend? Meet Cynthia Bond Hopson. She s walked in your shoes and has the bunions to prove it. Her life hasn t always been easy, but she is dealing with it, praying about it, and laughing at it.

In this little book, as in her popular "Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days, and Mondays," she offers a month s worth of wisdom, advice, and encouragement for women in the form of 31 short daily meditational readings. These include: I m not fat, I m filled out Yes, you can have a sandwich without Miracle Whip Dignity it s your right Gotta have in-laws so we can have country music It s a bad habit, but it s mine Did I matter?

Each reading consists of a quotation, a Scripture reading, the meditation itself, and a closing prayer, all written in a style that is conversational, humorous, and appealing.

Cynthia Bond Hopson s newest book is vital devotional reading to anyone who is doing more than one thing at a time. She candidly writes about her multitasking life and invites us along for an inspiring journey. She will make you laugh, cry, and think.
-Sheron C. Patterson, author of "A Mile in Her Shoes
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Cynthia Bond Hopson has written thought-provoking and inspirational columns, feature articles, and speeches. She has been nominated for teaching excellence and has twice been named to the "Who s Who Among American Teachers." Formerly associate professor of journalism at the University of Memphis, she is assistant general secretary of the Black College Fund and Ethnic Concerns for the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee."