{"product_id":"from-behind-the-screen-how-a-brash-young-man-from-jim-crow-new-orleans-became-a-civil-rights-leader-in-texas-paperback","title":"From Behind the Screen: How a Brash Young Man from Jim Crow New Orleans Became a Civil Rights Leader in Texas - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCurtis M. Graves\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful story of a young man's journey from segregated New Orleans to becoming a civil rights leader in Texas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurtis Graves's life began in the heart of Jim Crow New Orleans, navigating a world defined by segregation and racial injustice. Raised in a vibrant Creole culture, he learned early lessons about love, family, and the need to challenge the status quo. This biography chronicles Graves's evolution from a young man shaped by the restrictions of his time to a determined activist fighting for equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how Graves took a stand against segregation, leading sit-ins and challenging discriminatory practices. From his early years to his groundbreaking work in the Texas State Legislature, this is a story of courage, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of justice. Perfect for readers interested in: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil Rights Movement history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican American biographies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas political history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Curtis Graves left politics, he had a long distinguished career as an administrator at NASA. He died in 2023, shortly after completing his memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410537058541,"sku":"9780935437614","price":23.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/from-behind-the-screen-how-a-brash-young-man-from-jim-crow-new-orleans-became-a-civil-rights-leader-in-texas-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}