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“A story of triumph and resilience centered around those who dedicated their lives to the Civil Rights movement. It reminds us that, in order to truly appreciate how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go—we must…

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Although this son revered his father, the civil rights activist David Dennis Sr., he longed for a more present and personal relationship with him. The trust and understanding they develop in the course of their conversations, and the writing of this book, is truly remarkable. His son does not shy away from probing questions that confront his father with missed opportunities in their past. And what his father remembers and shares of his experiences in the Movement brought home the terrifying violence of that time. He also explained ways the activists were able to sustain their courage in the face…

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