From Behind the Screen
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From Behind the Screen

How a Brash Young Man from Jim Crow New Orleans Became a Civil Rights Leader in Texas

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eBook - ePub

From Behind the Screen

How a Brash Young Man from Jim Crow New Orleans Became a Civil Rights Leader in Texas

About this book

A powerful memoir of a life dedicated to civil rights and political change. From the Jim Crow South to the Texas State Legislature, Curtis Graves' story is one of courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice.

From Behind the Screen chronicles Graves' journey from a brash young man in segregated New Orleans to a respected civil rights leader in Texas. Discover the challenges he faced, the strategies he employed, and the personal sacrifices he made to fight for equality. Explore the complexities of race and politics in a rapidly changing America through the eyes of a man who lived it.

This inspiring memoir is for anyone seeking to understand:

  • The roots of the Civil Rights Movement in the American South
  • The power of individual action in the face of systemic injustice
  • The importance of community and mentorship in achieving social change
Experience a story of resilience, hope, and the enduring pursuit of a more just world. Curtis Graves' legacy continues to inspire generations.

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Information

Publisher
Bartleby Press
Year
2024
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9780884004028
Subtopic
Political Biographies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. One: THE EARLY YEARS
  7. Two: THE PEOPLE I CAME FROM
  8. Three: CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE HOUSTON LUNCH COUNTERS
  9. Four: THE RIGHT TO VOTE
  10. Five: NOW TO THE WORLD OF WORK
  11. Six: STANDARD SAVINGS AND LOAN: MORE THAN A JOB
  12. Seven: WHY I RAN FOR OFFICE
  13. Eight: MY TRIP TO THE EXECUTIVE MANSION
  14. Nine: MY FIRST SESSION
  15. Ten: THE FIRST REAL TRIP
  16. Eleven: MAKING IT WORK
  17. Twelve: THE LOSS OF A WAVING FRIEND
  18. Thirteen: THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
  19. Fourteen: UNDER SURVEILLANCE
  20. Fifteen: THE SECOND SESSION
  21. Sixteen: THE RACE FOR MAYOR OF HOUSTON
  22. Seventeen: THE SANDRA SMITH STORY
  23. Eighteen: THE HOT SPECIAL SESSION
  24. Nineteen: MY LAST SESSION
  25. Twenty: A CONGRESSIONAL RACE
  26. Twenty-One: THE GEORGE McGOVERN CAMPAIGN
  27. Twenty-Two: AFTER POLITICS

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