Warrior for Justice
Subtitle: The George Eames Story
By: Kathy Andre-Eames ; foreword by Dale Brown
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Gretna
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9781455620647; 9781455620654
Subjects: African American civil rights workers; Race relations; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Civil rights; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Baton Rouge Branch; Interracial marriage; African Americans with disabilities; Civic leaders; Civil rights workers; African Americans; Biography; History
Description: "George Washington Eames, Jr., was the president of the Baton Rouge, LA branch of the NAACP from 1980-1995. He led the desegregation of LSU athletics, he developed baseball programs for inner city youth and led school and civic improvements in the capital city. He worked for improvements at Southern University and for ADA provisions throughout the community. The biography, told by his widow, who is white, shares the life of this courageous wheelchair-bound leader who overcame many personal obstacles. Foreword by LSU Coach Dale Brown, retired, a personal friend"--Provided by publisher.

"In this dual biography and autobiography, author Kathy Andre-Eames celebrates the life of her husband by highlighting his numerous accomplishments. George Washington Eames Jr. worked with the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP for almost thirty years and served as president for fifteen of those. He worked within the system to desegregate the Louisiana State University athletic department, helping coach Dale Brown recruit black players and coaches. Eames' efforts at integration and equality continued, focusing on the city's police and fire departments, public transportation, recreation and parks, and, even, the penal system. He also worked with the American Disability Association to force universities, public areas, and other facilities to comply with ADA standards. Although considered a radical at the time, Andre-Eames supported her husband in all of his endeavors toward social justice. A couple burdened by inequality and oppression, but bound by determination and love, the unlikely romance of Kathy and George affected the lives of so many. Although their family connections were at times tried and stretched to the breaking point, their relationship remained steadfast. Their story reminds us all that one person can accomplish a great many things, but two together, united by love, can impact the world in remarkable ways"--From publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Growing up with racism; title: A new environment; title: Breaking free; title: Rape and outrage; title: LSU; title: A new love? A new life; title: Civil rights intensifies; title: A son at last; title: Action on all fronts; title: We play ball; title: Celebrations and speeches? New trouble rises; title: Rivers; title: We force the spring; title: We find our roots; title: Family crisis and a final tribute; title: George fights his accuser and loses; title: Prison for two; title: Finally freedom; title: Southern University; title: A public revelation; title: Gloria; title: Coming home; title: Final crises; title: Celebrating life; title: Memories of a warrior; title: Inspired; title: The beloved.