Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is my Person of the Day, Annette. She's part of the great cloud of resourceful, hopeful people who persist in the face of daunting injustice. These amazing people help me to maintain my own practices that are part of seeking justice in a profoundly unjust world. Thanks for these words of hope.
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is my person of the year! I'm currently reading her memoir, "Song in a Weary Throat" and my deep respect has grown with every page. Amazing person! She gives me hope every day. Glad you're enjoying my posts.
My friend librarian Charlotte sent me this and I wanted you all to see it too. A great resource!
It’s coincidental that you would mention Pauli Murray. While subbing in a local high school I found the book Freedom’s Daughters by Lynne Olson. It’s about the unsung heroines of the Civil Rights movement from 1830 to 1970. Written in 2001. It’s chocked full of amazing women who give me hope. It’s a thick book and I am taking a week to read and underline in each chapter. These women persevered, taking 2 steps forward and 1 back. If you can’t find the book look up some of these women- Pauli Murray, Ida B Wells, mary Mary McLeod Bethune,Lilian Smith,Eleanor Roosevelt, MaryChurch Terrell, Rosa Parks,Ella Bates,Diane Nash, Casey Hayden,Jessie Divens, Septima Clark, Penny Patch, the Freedom Singers,Gloria Richardson,Fannie Lou Hamer,Eleanor Holmes Norton,women marching in Selma,trying to vote in the south in the 20th century. Reading about the deep details of these women and groups of women and the men and those unnamed who supported them gives me hope we can pass through this time.
Thanks, Gerry. Can I ask what information was needed to you? That helps me decide what is important to include in future posts. And I appreciate any sharing you do! Thanks again.
Thank you, Annette, for this thoughtful reflection. I find myself on a roller coaster of hope/despair these days. Wherever 'persevere' exists on this coaster, I hope to find it.
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is my Person of the Day, Annette. She's part of the great cloud of resourceful, hopeful people who persist in the face of daunting injustice. These amazing people help me to maintain my own practices that are part of seeking justice in a profoundly unjust world. Thanks for these words of hope.
Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray is my person of the year! I'm currently reading her memoir, "Song in a Weary Throat" and my deep respect has grown with every page. Amazing person! She gives me hope every day. Glad you're enjoying my posts.
My friend librarian Charlotte sent me this and I wanted you all to see it too. A great resource!
It’s coincidental that you would mention Pauli Murray. While subbing in a local high school I found the book Freedom’s Daughters by Lynne Olson. It’s about the unsung heroines of the Civil Rights movement from 1830 to 1970. Written in 2001. It’s chocked full of amazing women who give me hope. It’s a thick book and I am taking a week to read and underline in each chapter. These women persevered, taking 2 steps forward and 1 back. If you can’t find the book look up some of these women- Pauli Murray, Ida B Wells, mary Mary McLeod Bethune,Lilian Smith,Eleanor Roosevelt, MaryChurch Terrell, Rosa Parks,Ella Bates,Diane Nash, Casey Hayden,Jessie Divens, Septima Clark, Penny Patch, the Freedom Singers,Gloria Richardson,Fannie Lou Hamer,Eleanor Holmes Norton,women marching in Selma,trying to vote in the south in the 20th century. Reading about the deep details of these women and groups of women and the men and those unnamed who supported them gives me hope we can pass through this time.
Thank you so much for enlightening me. I hope to share this information with others. I am so grateful. G Harrison
Thanks, Gerry. Can I ask what information was needed to you? That helps me decide what is important to include in future posts. And I appreciate any sharing you do! Thanks again.
Thank you, Annette, for this thoughtful reflection. I find myself on a roller coaster of hope/despair these days. Wherever 'persevere' exists on this coaster, I hope to find it.
Many of us are, Sarah. I think that’s understandable. I have found that I have to grab on to the hopeful moments and make them count. That’s helps me.