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"In August of 1966, Jim Grimsley entered the sixth grade in the same public school he had attended for the five previous years in his small eastern North Carolina hometown. But he knew that the first day of this school year was going to be different: for the first time he'd be in a classroom with black children ... Now, over forty years later, Grimsley ... revisits that school and those times, remembering his personal reaction to his first real exposure...
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The author explores the racist stereotypes and assumptions he learned growing up in the rural South, and chronicles his transition to a greater awareness about the harmful affects of racism on society, particularly unrecognized racist attitudes. He also questions how far America has come in ending racism.
3) Animation
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"Learn about the history of animation and find out how animated films are made today"--
4) Spiral bound
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A documentary about the unlikely union of eight creative high school students from a youth development program and a group of liberal arts college students over the course of one summer. Together, these education activists are seeking social justice not only in the public school system but also in the higher education arena. On this journey, both groups learn the power of the arts in giving a voice to those who need it the most, including themselves....
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Scope and content: Robert Marshall shares memories of his service during the Korean War; his martial arts training; his education; working for a drug rehabilitation organization; his businesses; writing a book on geriatric martial arts; and life growing up in North Carolina.
Interview recorded in the Nashville StoryCorps StoryBooth, located in the Nashville Room of the Nashville Public Library from September 2007 to September 2008. Each interview...
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Scope and content: Larry Patterson shares with his grandson, Alex Williams, memories of his achievements; travel experiences; marriage and children; military service during Vietnam; health and medical issues; political beliefs; family and early childhood; religious beliefs; career; residences; pets; hobbies; education; community involvement; family history and traditions; and favorite stories. He also shares memories of historical events during...