An American Story - Edmond, Mary Ann
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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains lived an American family the David and Lizzie Miller family. This book is a story about the Millers, and the seven African American communities in Cocke County, Tennessee. Its a book about a community of people oft en invisible or overlooked in historical accounts. However, this family and these seven communities were vibrantly visible. The story and a collection of photos document an everyday American experience and the values that fueled a people. These values oft en not attributed to them--give meaning to a collective vision of America…mehr

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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains lived an American family the David and Lizzie Miller family. This book is a story about the Millers, and the seven African American communities in Cocke County, Tennessee. Its a book about a community of people oft en invisible or overlooked in historical accounts. However, this family and these seven communities were vibrantly visible. The story and a collection of photos document an everyday American experience and the values that fueled a people. These values oft en not attributed to them--give meaning to a collective vision of America and a way of life that embraced: nurture of family, love of God, education of children, the building of community, and a dedication to earning a living through hard work and entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Autorenporträt
MARY A. EDMOND, a historian, educator, and author was educated in the segregated Rosenwald schools of Cocke County, Tennessee. She went on to become a Fulbright Scholar to West Africa, the Governor's appointed chair of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, and the 2010 Giants of Giants Awards recipient in Grand Rapids Michigan. She holds a BA from Knoxville College, MS from Western Michigan University, and ABD from Wayne State University. Among Mary's numerous authored works are the exhibit 150 years of African American presence in Kent County; Anti-bias in Instructional Materials; and Connecting with the Learning: An Equity Toolkit.