Warrior for Justice: The George Eames Story, by Kathy Andre-Eames
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Warrior for Justice: The George Eames Story, by Kathy Andre-Eames
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A couple confronts the racial divide in Louisiana.
In an era when segregation was commonplace, an educated, white woman from a small Southern town fell in love with a black paraplegic divorcee. To say this match was unfavorable to most would be an understatement. Despite the animosity they faced, Kathy and George Eames forged a life inspired by this controversy-fighting for civil equality. Working with the local NAACP, George fought against racism and discrimination, bringing to light instances of violence that were hidden from the public and calling for change in all aspects of the community. This is a story of hope and courage. It is a story that needs to be read today to remind the world how much change is needed.
Warrior for Justice: The George Eames Story, by Kathy Andre-Eames - Amazon Sales Rank: #2216395 in Books
- Brand: Andre-eames, Kathy/ Brown, Dale (FRW)
- Published on: 2015-05-31
- Released on: 2015-07-09
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.20" w x 6.10" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 272 pages
Warrior for Justice: The George Eames Story, by Kathy Andre-Eames From the Inside Flap
“[George] Eames was ornery, stubborn, controversial, opinionated, and bossy but also honest, fearless, tenacious, loyal, and fully committed that all humans should be treated fairly.”
―from the foreword by Dale Brown
An educated, white, Catholic woman, Kathy Andre-Eames fell in love with and married a black paraplegic in the early 1970s. Her husband, George Washington Eames, Jr., was an activist for civil rights and racial equality. Andre-Eames draws the reader into their history―one that was both controversial and dangerous.
In 1956, Eames was unjustly shot in the back for being in a white neighborhood. This experience motivated his work for civil rights, and from the 1960s until the beginning of the twenty-first century, Eames fought for change. Although he was injured more than forty years ago, instances of this type of violence and hatred still litter the news today.
Over the course of his life, Eames worked with the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP and within the system to desegregate local and government-run institutions, including Louisiana State University. He investigated and resolved issues of violence against unarmed blacks and instances of discrimination against people of color.
A firm supporter of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Eames also worked to force universities, public areas, and other facilities to comply with ADA standards. In relating her husband’s life story and her part in it, Andre-Eames not only pays homage to his memory but also continues to serve as his fellow advocate for justice.
Kathy Andre-Eames grew up in the small town of Brusly, Louisiana, and after high school at St. Mary of the Pines Academy entered the convent with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Before leaving the convent, she taught at Southern University’s Upward Bound program. Andre-Eames later received her master of arts in English at the University of Dallas (where she had earlier received her bachelor of arts in music). During her time in Baton Rouge, she worked as a high-school teacher, professor at Louisiana State University, and manager at Sears.
An unwavering supporter of her husband, Andre-Eames assisted him in his work with the local NAACP. A writer and a poet, she used her literary skills to help him promote equality for African Americans. At her husband’s funeral, the president of the Baton Rouge branch of the NAACP honored her with these words: “If George was Mr. Civil Rights, then you are Mrs. Civil Rights.” Andre-Eames is retired and lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Twice chosen as the National Coach of the Year and a four-time SEC Coach of the Year, Dale Brown is a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. He spent twenty-five years coaching basketball for Louisiana State University, bringing them to fifteen straight national tournaments. Since his retirement from LSU, Brown has become a successful author, speaker, and commentator.
From the Back Cover
“All of us here, white and black, young and old, all who care about the future of our community and nation, have come to celebrate, remember, and renew a dream and the memory of a great man. It is time, you know. Time to live by choice, not chance. It is time to act, not be acted upon.” —George Washington Eames, Jr., “That’s Broke. Fix it.” speech (January 1991)
Kathy Andre-Eames was a white, middle-class girl from a small town with a Catholic upbringing who married a black, paraplegic charmer. Her marriage would cause irrevocable rifts between herself, her family, and her church. Even so, the love Kathy and her husband, George, shared for each other would help them to surmount any obstacle. In this compelling dual biography and autobiography, author Andre-Eames reveals the story of her husband, George Washington Eames, Jr.—a civil rights advocate who struggled to promote equality at the height of the civil rights movement.
Andre-Eames weaves together her personal recollections with newspaper articles and interviews from local news outlets, such as the Morning Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), Alexandria (LA) Daily Town Talk, and New Orleans Times-Picayune. She uses many of the speeches delivered by Eames while he was with the N.A.A.C.P. and poems she wrote to commemorate memorial ceremonies and to highlight civil wrongs. In doing so, Andre-Eames creates a revealing portrait of her husband and their life together.
About the Author Kathy Andre-Eames is former teacher who dedicated her life to being a civil rights activist. She attended the University of Dallas, where she earned her bachelor and master of arts in English. A writer and a poet, Andre-Eames helped her husband write speeches, press releases, letters, and other communication to promote equality for African Americans and people with disabilities. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Dale Brown is a former college basketball coach who spent twenty-five years coaching for Louisiana State University. Twice chosen as the National Coach of the Year, Brown is a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Since his retirement from LSU, he has become a successful author, speaker, and commentator.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Kathy -- it is wonderful! I need to sleep and rest By Jim Barnett I was asked to "fix" this a little bit, but I think my comment should stand as I first wrote it. I still feel the same in regard to the book and how excited I was in reading it. So why change anything? This was my Facebook comment to Kathy upon purchasing the book."Kathy, I am angry...angry...angry at you. I happened to be at Barnes & Noble the other night and saw the book on display. I did not know it had been published!!!! Well, of course, I just had to buy a copy. Why am I angry? Because I can't put the dang thing down, Kathy -- it is wonderful! I need to sleep and rest, but my eyes keep wandering over the magic of your words -- the story of George and yourself -- the history of the Civil Rights movement here in Baton Rouge! I just keep reading and reading. The book makes me happy, because I can envision much of what you write about in relation to the west side of the river...early years of childhood which were so simple and wonderful; it makes me hopeful, for the work which George and other leaders put into place for the equality of all peoples, not just black citizens; it makes me sad, when I remember a part of my family which taught me to disdain minorities -- yet the other part of my family taught me to love all persons no matter what color or creed or religion or...whatever (THAT second part of the family is how we children of my Mom...who learned from her Mom and Dad...live today); it makes me angry when I remember how I heard such awful things regarding George by persons who never even met him, but dared to make comments because of his race and his work -- things which I was led to believe, until that other part of the family taught us to actually look and read and discover and love; it makes me eager to continue to work for the betterment of all persons -- EVEN myself -- and to strive to teach my little great-niece, the light of my heart, to walk in love and see the blessedness of all persons bearing the Light of God within them. So my anger is righteous, because I am angry at myself for not taking time to learn more of the struggles of others...for not being able to take part in many demonstrations of equality and justice and the call for all persons to walk strong...for allowing some dark times of my life to overshadow the gifts, even though I too suffer from a chemical imbalance which causes depression, OCD, and other health issues -- for I can still look up and catch a Glint of God's Eye and continue forward. I want to thank you for this book -- for the joy in coming to know you through my wonderful friends -- for the graciousness you showed in having me in your home to introduce me more fully to George and yourself. Thank you. Now I need to go back to bed and try to get some sleep -- but I know I'll have to glimpse just a few more pages before turning out the light!"
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GRIPPING AUTOBIOGRAPHY WITH HISTORICAL IMPORT By Theresa K. Andre The story that needed to be told HAS been told. The author captured my attention and excitement from the beginning with powerful detail, dialog, historical accuracy, and local color. How well she weaves together the lives of two people so different in background; and the story constantly intensifies. Frankly, I found it hard to put the book down, even bringing it with me to the gym! WARRIOR FOR JUSTICE: The George Eames Story, is the captivating biography/autobiography that tells how a paraplegic activist and champion for civil rights worked closely with the Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to “secure these rights” for all citizens. Over the course of his life, Eames worked tenaciously within the system to desegregate local and governmental institutions including East Baton Rouge parish schools as well as athletics at Louisiana State University. Despite his handicap, this brave and courageous civil rights advocate struggled against many odds to promote equality for all at the height of the civil rights movement.His wife, a young, white ex-catholic nun, Kathy Andre-Eames, the author who aided him and was ever by his side in the struggle, was named Mrs. Civil Rights at George’s funeral by local NAACP leaders. George was named Mr. Civil Rights. Louisiana has long been criticized for many failings and weakness, but as the book shows, it is also the birthplace and the testing ground for courage, true heroism, unconquerable faith, and love. The love shared by these two people, George and Kathy, endured and prevailed through every conceivable test and crisis. The book is inspiring, touching—it will make you laugh and cry.REVIEW ACTUALLY WRITTEN BY CLEVELAND BAILEY, SR. - posted by Theresa K. Andre
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By Pia A great recollection of Baton Rouge history based on one man's experiences and relationships.
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