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“Dovey Johnson Roundtree set a new path for women and proved that the vision and perseverance of a single individual can turn the tides of history.” —Michelle Obama
In Mighty Justice, trailblazing African American civil rights attorney Dovey Johnson Roundtree recounts her inspiring life story that speaks movingly and urgently to our racially troubled times. From the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, to the segregated courtrooms of the nation’s capital; from the male stronghold of the army where she broke gender and color barriers to the pulpits of churches where women had waited for years for the right to minister—in all these places, Roundtree sought justice. At a time when African American attorneys had to leave the courthouses to use the bathroom, Roundtree took on Washington’s white legal establishment and prevailed, winning a 1955 landmark bus desegregation case that would help to dismantle the practice of “separate but equal” and shatter Jim Crow laws. Later, she led the vanguard of women ordained to the ministry in the AME Church in 1961, merging her law practice with her ministry to fight for families and children being destroyed by urban violence. Dovey Roundtree passed away in 2018 at the age of 104. Though her achievements were significant and influential, she remains largely unknown to the American public. Mighty Justice corrects the historical record.
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Discover the incredible story of Dovey Johnson Roundtree, a trailblazing African American civil rights attorney, in Mighty Justice: My Life in Civil Rights. This gripping memoir is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of a single individual on shaping history. With racial tensions still prevalent in our society, Roundtree's story is more urgent than ever. Follow her journey from the streets of Charlotte to the segregated courtrooms of the nation's capital, where she courageously challenged the white legal establishment and won a landmark bus desegregation case in 1955. Her triumphs helped dismantle the practice of "separate but equal" and shattered Jim Crow laws.
But Roundtree's fight for justice didn't end there. She broke gender and color barriers in the male-dominated army, becoming a true icon of empowerment. Later, she merged her law practice with her ministry to advocate for families and children affected by urban violence. In 1961, Roundtree led the way for women to be ordained as ministers in the AME Church, leaving an indelible mark on both the legal and religious landscapes of America.
Despite her significant and influential achievements, Dovey Roundtree remains largely unknown to the American public. Mighty Justice aims to correct this historical oversight and bring her inspiring story to light. Michelle Obama herself praised Roundtree, stating that she "set a new path for women" and showcased how a single person can change the course of history.
If you're seeking a captivating memoir that highlights the ongoing struggle for racial equality and the power of resilience, Mighty Justice is a must-read. Immerse yourself in Roundtree's extraordinary life and be inspired to make a difference in your own community. Don't miss the opportunity to discover this hidden gem of American history - get your copy now!
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