As an African American child growing up in St. Augustine; Florida; author Gerald Eubanks had a hard time seeing the victories won during the Civil War in action. Blacks were excluded from opportunities afforded to his white neighbors. Schools were aggressively segregated. Racial tensions simmered. The town's sheriff deputized members of the notorious Ku Klux Klan to ensure continued white supremacy. It was through the persistence of quiet; unsung heroes that progress began to appear. Here; he celebrates the little-known champions of the movement-those who demonstrated tirelessly; picketed fearlessly; encouraged; consoled; stood tall; and never wavered in their determination to do the right thing despite overwhelming opposition. The Dark before Dawn is Gerald's very personal story of the struggles of life in St. Augustine; Florida; during the civil rights movements of the late 1950s and beyond. It is a tribute to the hundreds of ordinary people who risked everything to so that the lives of generations of others might be better. Those familiar with the events of the era credit the Eubanks family with making the significant contributions to the advance of human and civil rights; but their story has gone unheralded-until now. Gerald Eubanks lived through those turbulent times; and now he reminds readers that the fight for civil rights goes on today. He warns that without vigilance; we may find ourselves in the dark before the dawn once again.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Ace of Spades...By HMS WarspiteIn retrospect; 1940 was a good year for the Luftwaffe; with the Blitz against Belgium; the Netherlands; and France; and the Battle of Britain. At the center of the action was Jagdgeschwader 53; a Bf 109 fighter unit known as the "Pik-As" or ace of spades unit. It happened to begin the war with a core cadre of German pilots already seasoned by duty in the Spanish Civil War. It would end 1940 credited with 258 victories for the loss of 51 pilots killed or captures. This is their story.This book is an Osprey Aircraft of the Aces Series entry; authored by Chris Goss with illustrations by Chris Davey. The book provides a virtually day by day war diary for 1940 for the unit; with emphasis on the many men who achieved at least five aerial victories and became aces. In the process; the book provides great insight into the Second World War in the air; at least as experienced by this unit. The narrative represents a remarkable amount of research; detailing who shot down whom and under what circumstances. The text is nicely supported by period photographs and some excellent modern color plates of aircraft markings. A real treat for aviation enthusiasts and highly recommended.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Chuck Dinges MsgtMany color profiles of historical significance. Study JG-53 history for the answer!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Gail McNeilExcellent-quick shipping. Thank you! AAA++++++
