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Just Trying to Have School: The Struggle for Desegregation in Mississippi,New
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After the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, no state fought longer or harder to preserve segregated schools than Mississippi. This massive resistance came to a crashing halt in October 1969 when the Supreme Court ruled in Alexander v. Holmes Board of Education that 'the obligation of every school district is to terminate dual school systems at once and to operate now and hereafter only unitary schools.'Thirty of the thirtythree Mississippi districts named in the case were ordered to open as desegregated schools after Christmas break. With little guidance from state officials and no formal training or experience in effective school desegregation processes, ordinary people were thrown into extraordinary circumstances. However, their stories have been largely ignored in desegregation literature.Based on meticulous archival research and oral history interviews with over one hundred parents, teachers, students, principals, superintendents, community leaders, and school board members, Natalie G. Adams and James H. Adams explore the arduous and complex task of implementing school desegregation. How were bus routes determined? Who lost their position as principal? Who was assigned to what classes?Without losing sight of the important macro forces in precipitating social change, the authors shift attention to how the daily work of 'just trying to have school' helped shape the contours of school desegregation in communities still living with the decisions made fifty years ago.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Just Trying to Have School'? A: The book explores the struggle for school desegregation in Mississippi following the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, highlighting the experiences of individuals involved in the process.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is written by Natalie G. Adams and James H. Adams, who conducted extensive research and interviews for this work.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 9, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Just Trying to Have School' have? A: The book contains a total of 314 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding school desegregation? A: It covers the practical challenges faced during desegregation, such as determining bus routes, the reassignment of school personnel, and the overall impact on communities.
- Q: Is 'Just Trying to Have School' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is based on meticulous archival research and can serve as a valuable resource for those studying school desegregation and civil rights history.
- Q: Are there any personal stories included in the book? A: Yes, the authors include oral history interviews with over one hundred individuals, providing personal insights into the desegregation process.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is published in its first edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Native American literature.