Women activists in the fight for Georgia school desegregation, 1958-1961
By: Rebecca H. Dartt.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
ISBN-13: 9780786438433
Subjects: School integration -- Georgia -- History -- 20th century; Public schools -- Georgia -- History -- 20th century; African Americans -- Education -- Georgia -- History -- 20th century; Women -- Georgia -- Political activity -- History -- 20th century
Description: "In 1958, groups of dedicated mothers began grassroots meetings that soon spread throughout Georgia, eventually culminating in the formation of Help Our Public Education (HOPE, Inc.). This is the history of the women's movement that was integral in desegregating Georgia schools"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: To break the silence; title: A city too busy to hate; title: Who's running Georgia?; title: HOPE is launched; title: Women at work; title: Tea and bigotry; title: Courts and politicians; title: A solution or delay?; title: Let the hearings begin; title: No stone unturned; title: Operation last chance; title: Athens to the rescue; title: Getting ready; title: A new day in Georgia.