Simple, not easy
Subtitle: reflections on community, social responsibility and tolerance
By: Terrence Roberts
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Parkhurst Brothers, Inc., Publishers; Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Little Rock, Ark
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9781935166160
Subjects: Human rights; Toleration; Race relations; Conduct of life; Learning and scholarship; Civil rights; Christian life; African Americans; Speeches, addresses; Social rights
Other titles: Reflections on community, social responsibility and tolerance
Description: Roberts was one of the Little Rock Nine, facing an armed soldier who denied him access to Little Rock Central High School. He became a psychologist and a university dean. This books collects key speeches and public addresses that reflect his core values and concerns for our society.
Table of contents: title: In quest of truth: exploding the mythology of our times; title: Always tell the truth (but, don't always be telling it!); title: Navigating life's terrain; title: Choosing to lead an ethical life; title: Lessons from Little rock; title: Reflections on life in Little Rock; title: Caring enough to confront; title: Choosing nonviolence: the courage to be different; title: Creating the beloved community; title: Reshaping the mental map: cross-cultural life in the 21st century; title: Relationships across lines of demarcation; title: Self: the most important tool in multicultural intervention; title: Life in the 21st century: coping with a legacy of racism; title: Education: a power tool for the 21st century; title: Seeking to explain Clarence; title: Regarding Daisy: thoughts drafted in anticipation of a celebration of life; title: Philander Smith College remarks; title: The ongoing battle for equality; title: Remarks delivered at the U.S. postal service; title: Letter to Philander Smith College athletes; title: Remarks at facing history benefit dinner; title: A brief note about committing to fifth-level living; title: The value of true education; title: Building relationships: a Christian perspective; title: Can there be any good thing here?; title: In search of an open mind; title: On the inauguration of Neal King as President of Antioch University; title: Letter to Sen. Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate; title: President Barack Obama: thoughts and reflections.