Action Words: Journey of a Journalist
of Shaune Bordere (Goodreads Author)
Description
Young Black writer, Ora M. Lewis, makes an effort to convince the Editor of a small local newspaper to publish her critiques of the segregationist New Orleans mayor in 1935. Although she is discouraged, her heroics earn the attention of the city and US Senator Huey P. Long. Ora begins to write influential articles that inspire the people to endure segregation. Ora works closely with Senator Long who soon falls victim to assassination. The people are devastated and the City of New Orleans is nearly destroyed by the mayor who celebrates the untimely death of Senator Long. Ora somehow finds a way to lead the people and take a stand against segregation.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 328 pages
- Publisher Abide Press
- Publication Date February 3rd 2017
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9781513619095
- Edition First
- Category Other
- Scenario ['New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)']
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