Sunlight And Shadows: Leaves From The Scrap Book Of M. W. Terrell

By M. W. Terrell and Terrell

Book Overview

Sunlight and Shadows: Leaves from the Scrapbook of M. W. Terrell is a memoir written by Mary Church Terrell, an African American civil rights activist, suffragist, and educator. The book is a collection of personal essays, letters, and speeches that Terrell compiled throughout her life, chronicling her experiences as a black woman in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Terrell's writing explores themes of race, gender, and social justice, as she reflects on her upbringing in the segregated South, her education at Oberlin College, and her activism in the women's suffrage and civil rights movements. She also shares anecdotes about her travels, her friendships with other prominent activists of the time, and her efforts to combat discrimination and inequality in all its forms.Sunlight and Shadows is a powerful testament to Terrell's life and legacy, offering readers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of one of America's most influential civil rights leaders. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight for social justice in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116381492X
• ISBN13: 9781163814925
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"