A Song of Faith and Hope: The Life of Frankie Muse Freeman
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1883982413 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 190 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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She walked places rather than take the segregated streetcar; she felt hurts and vowed privately never to forget. During these years, she was also St. Growing up in the Jim Crow–era South, Frankie Freeman learned lessons about discrimination. In 1964, she became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Louis Housing Authority general counsel—and lost her job amid bitter controversy stirred up by a commission hearing in St. Commission on Civil Rights, leaving in 1979 to serve as inspector general of the Community Services Administration. Louis civil rights attorney, winning a landmark victory in the area of fair housing. Louis County. This memoir tells the story of Frankie Freeman’s life and career. Through it all, she continued to fight for what she believed in; she kept her faith—and carried on.. But in her loving family, she also learned positive lessons about living: work hard, get an education, fight injustice, and make a difference. Freeman took all these less
Frankie Freeman was born in 1916 in Danville, Virginia. Louis law firm Montgomery Hollie and Associates, L.L.C.. She earned her law degree from Howard University and in 1964 was the first woman appointed by President Lyndon Johnson to the U.S. A practicing lawyer for more than fifty years, Freeman is now a member of the St. Commission on Civil Rights, where she served for sixteen years
A stirring portrayal and highly recommended reading Midwest Book Review A Song Of Faith And Hope: The Life Of Frankie Muse Freeman is the fascinating memoir of a most remarkable African-American woman, who grew up in the Jim Crow era South and, upset at the injustice that surrounded her every day, became an effective St. Louis civil rights attorney who dedicated her personal and professional life to improving justice and equality for all, and which eventually earned her the distinction of being the first woman to be appointed to the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights. A stirring portrayal and highly recommended reading, A Song Of Faith And Hope is an invaluable con. A strong woman's story Nikki Frankie Muse Freeman went through a lot to see justice for others. I thoroughly enjoyed reading her memoir! It takes a strong person,especially a black woman to do incredible things and fight for justice!. I absolutely LOVED this book I absolutely LOVED this book! Not only do I have an autographed copy, but she's my Soror! Soror Frankie Freeman helped confirm why I knew I am part of an illustrious organization because DELTAS are about change, equality, and service to others. It is because of her dedication and hard work that so many Americans are still able to enjoy certain freedoms. Everyone should read this book, it will make you laugh, cry, and feel proud to be an American!!~Darlene Aiken, Author of How to be a Young Lady: Your Total Guide for Being the Best Possible You!
Commission on Civil Rights, where she served for sixteen years. A practicing lawyer for more than fifty years, Freeman is now a member of the St. Louis law firm Montgomery Hollie and Associates, L.L.C.. She earned her law degree from Howard University and in 1964 was the first woman appointed by President Lyndon Johnson to the U.S. About the AuthorFrankie Freeman was born in 1916 in Danville, Virginia