#1 New Release in 1960s History of the U.S. — A Story of Student Activists and Civil Rights Meet the inspirational students: This narrative tells the story of seven women and one man at the heart of a sit-in protesting decreased enrollment and hiring of African Americans at Swarthmore College and demanding a Black Studies curriculum. The book, written by the former students themselves, also includes autobiographical chapters, providing a unique cross-sectional view into the lives of young people during the Civil Rights era. Correcting media representation: For years the media and some in the school community portrayed the peaceful protest in a negative light—this collective narrative provides a very necessary and overdue retelling of the revolution that took place at Swarthmore College in 1969. The group of eight student protestors have only recently begun to receive credit for the school’s greater inclusiveness, as well as the influence their actions had on universities around the country. Stories that inspire change: This book chronicles the historical eight-day sit-in at Swarthmore College, and the authors also include untold stories about their family backgrounds and their experiences as student activists. They share how friendships, out-of-the-box alliances, and a commitment to moral integrity strengthened them to push through and remain resilient in the face of adversity. The incredible true story featured in Seven Sisters and a Brother will teach you: • No matter how old or established, institutions can change and will continue to change • How to identify fears and work to overcome them • That truth will prevail when we unite with others and refuse to accept surrender If you’ve read titles such as Warriors Don’t Cry, Between the World and Me, and Pulse of Perseverance, then you’ll love Seven Sisters and a Brother.
i.Social media channels a.SBAN (Swarthmore Black Alumni Network) LinkedIn group 273 members b.Class of 1969 Facebook page 102 members c.SBAN Facebook page 228 members d.Swarthmore Alumni Virtual Connection 3626 members e.Personal LinkedIn and Facebook networks Swarthmore College Alumni Bulletin 50th Anniversary Celebration of SASS founding. Authors will be participating in presentations and panel discussion during Homecoming and Black History Month. Proceeds from publication will go to an existing SBAN scholarship fund. Minding Swarthmore, Shayne Lightner, 2014, independent sesquicentennial film on Swarthmore College - https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQgn6qrP6wM&feature=youtu.be [Section on the Takeover begins about 20 minutes in] Harvard magazine Teachers College Journal New Jersey City University journal
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