Bus Ride to Justice (Revised Edition): Changing the System by the System, the Life and Works of Fred Gray

Name: Bus Ride to Justice (Revised Edition): Changing the System by the System, the Life and Works of Fred Gray
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Book Synopsis: First published in 1995, Bus Ride to Justice, the best-selling autobiography by acclaimed civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray, appears now in a newly revised edition that updates Gray’s remarkable career of “destroying everything segregated that I could find.”

Of particular interest will be the details Gray reveals for the first time about Rosa Parks’s 1955 arrest. Gray was the young lawyer for Parks and also Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Improvement Association, which organized the 382-day Montgomery Bus Boycott after Parks’s arrest. As the last survivor of that inner circle, Gray speaks about the strategic reasons Parks was presented as a demure, random victim of Jim Crow policies when in reality she was a committed, strong-willed activist who was willing to be arrested so there could be a test case to challenge segregation laws.

Gray’s remarkable career also includes landmark civil rights cases in voting rights, education, housing, employment, law enforcement, jury selection, and more. He is widely considered one of the most successful civil rights attorneys of the twentieth century and his cases are studied in law schools around the world. In addition he was an ordained Church of Christ minister and was one of the first blacks elected to the Alabama legislature in the modern era. Initially denied entrance to Alabama’s segregated law school, he eventually became the first black president of the Alabama bar association.

This volume also includes new photographs not found in the previous edition.

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Discover the incredible life and works of civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray with the newly revised edition of "Bus Ride to Justice". This best-selling autobiography takes you on a journey through Gray's remarkable career of fighting against segregation and changing the system from within. With an updated account of Rosa Parks's 1955 arrest, Gray reveals never-before-known details about the strategic reasons behind Parks being presented as a demure, random victim. Uncover the truth and the test case that challenged segregation laws.

Step into the shoes of a courageous lawyer who made history. Fred D. Gray's landmark civil rights cases in voting rights, education, housing, employment, and more have shaped the course of history. Considered one of the most successful civil rights attorneys of the twentieth century, his remarkable achievements are studied in law schools worldwide. From his role as the lawyer for Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Improvement Association during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, to becoming the first black president of the Alabama bar association, Gray's impact cannot be underestimated.

Immerse yourself in a world of struggle, resilience, and triumph with the revised edition of "Bus Ride to Justice". This edition not only updates Fred D. Gray's inspiring autobiography, but also includes new photographs that offer a visual insight into the moments that shaped the civil rights movement. As you read, you will witness Gray's determination and perseverance firsthand, providing an intimate glimpse into the life of a man who went from being denied entrance to Alabama's segregated law school to becoming an ordained minister and a transformative figure in history.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of civil rights activism with "Bus Ride to Justice". Order your copy today and be inspired by Fred D. Gray's incredible journey of challenging the status quo. Be captivated by his stories of fighting for justice, breaking down barriers, and leaving an indelible mark on the history of civil rights. Embrace this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the struggles faced, the progress made, and the lasting legacy left behind. Order now and join the fight for equality.

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