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Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII

Standing Up Against Hate tells the stories of the African American women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in World War II. They quickly discovered that they faced as many obstacles in the armed forces as they did in everyday life. However, they refused to back down. They interrupted careers and left family, friends, and loved ones to venture into unknown and sometimes dangerous territory. They survived racial prejudice and discrimination with dignity, succeeded in jobs women had never worked before, and made crucial contributions to the military war effort.

The book centers around Charity Adams, who commanded the only black WAAC battalion sent overseas and became the highest ranking African American woman in the military by the end of the war. Along with Adams' story are those of other black women who played a crucial role in integrating the armed forces. Their tales are both inspiring and heart-wrenching.

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"Importantly, Farrell brings in the voices of the women, which provides clarity and understanding of what they experienced. She also highlights the role of black newspapers in keeping the community informed about the difficulties they often faced.... The importance of this story is amplified by the inspiring forward by Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson, Army (Ret.), who makes a direct link between the determined struggles of those described and the achievements of African-American women in today's U.S. military." — Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

Recommended Age 10 and up
Author Mary Cronk Farrell
ISBN 1419731602
Publication Date Jan 8, 2019
Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers
Language English