{"product_id":"in-defiance-20-abolitionists-you-were-never-taught-in-school-9781623716615","title":"In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the untold stories of individuals who risked their lives to fight enslavement, serving as a compelling call for justice and the preservation of history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book brings to light the often-suppressed stories of those who risked everything to end enslavement. Profiling 20 Black and white men and women, the book highlights their courage, activism, and unwavering commitment to freedom. Through vivid vignettes, including their own words, their struggles and sacrifices come to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid ongoing efforts to erase history, these stories serve as a powerful corrective--meant to challenge, inspire, and ignite action. Co-authored by Tom Weiner, a Northampton-based writer, educator, and anti-racist activist, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, professor and former president of the National Council for Black Studies, the book weaves their perspectives into the narrative, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/i\u003e by Michelle Alexander \u003ci\u003eand The Color of Abolition\u003c\/i\u003e by Linda Hirshman, \u003ci\u003eIn Defiance\u003c\/i\u003e is both a testament to those who fought for justice and an inspiration for those who continue the struggle today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-362525\"\u003eTom Weiner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-17050356\"\u003eAmilcar Shabazz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Olive Branch Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623716615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1623716616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO002010\"\u003eAfrican American \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS036050\"\u003eUnited States | Civil War Period (1850-1877)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC070000\"\u003eRace \u0026amp; Ethnic Relations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Weiner is a Northampton-based writer, educator, and anti-racism activist. He taught 3rd-6th grade at the Smith College Campus School for 40 years and middle and high school summer school for 34 years. He initiated efforts to create a Reparations Commission in Northampton, MA and has co-facilitated workshops for pre-school teachers and parents entitled, \"Developing Healthy Boys.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Amilcar Shabazz is a professor in the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the Treasurer and former President of the National Council for Black Studies. His writing has appeared in books, academic journals, and magazines. He has appeared as a commentator on contemporary and historical events and issues in a wide range of local, national, and international media. He has been a Fulbright Senior Specialist and has taught, lectured, and done scholarly work in more than twenty countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. As a member of Amherst's African Heritage Reparations Assembly, he has guided its efforts as the second municipality in the U.S. to approve a funded process of atonement and reparative justice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olive Branch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43827293749387,"sku":"9781623716615","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_be81a9aa-a7cd-4f51-aef2-507742b25d4f.jpg?v=1755529079","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/in-defiance-20-abolitionists-you-were-never-taught-in-school-9781623716615","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}