The Mary A. McBride Lee Story - McBride-Lee, Mary A
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The Mary A. McBride-Lee Story: A Child's View from the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge captures the courageous spirit of a 7-year-old girl quietly witnessing the events of the Civil Rights Movement. Told through young Mary's eyes, this illustrated children's book offers a heartfelt perspective on injustice, bravery, and hope. As Mary watches marchers cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge, her story reveals how even the smallest voices carry powerful dreams for change. This book gently introduces children to historical themes through empathy and storytelling, while honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Mary A. McBride-Lee.…mehr

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The Mary A. McBride-Lee Story: A Child's View from the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge captures the courageous spirit of a 7-year-old girl quietly witnessing the events of the Civil Rights Movement. Told through young Mary's eyes, this illustrated children's book offers a heartfelt perspective on injustice, bravery, and hope. As Mary watches marchers cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge, her story reveals how even the smallest voices carry powerful dreams for change. This book gently introduces children to historical themes through empathy and storytelling, while honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Mary A. McBride-Lee.
Autorenporträt
Born in Oakhill, Alabama, Pastor Mary Annette McBride-Lee is the youngest of thirteen children and a proud twin. A lifelong educator, she served in the Bridgeport Public School system for over 35 years and has represented her community as Councilwoman for Bridgeport's 135th District for 12 years. Her early commitment to justice began in Selma, Alabama, where she marched alongside John Lewis, Hosea Williams, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on "Bloody Sunday." In honor of her courage and activism, she received President Barack Obama's Civil Rights Foot Soldier Award, presented by Senator Richard Blumenthal. Pastor McBride-Lee is the Founder and Senior Pastor of El-Shaddai Pentecostal Church in Bridgeport and the Founder of Project C.O.N.T.A.C.T., a youth outreach ministry. She also serves as a Fire Commissioner and member of the Democratic Town Committee. She is the author of At the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday and the children's book The Mary McBride-Lee Story: A Child's View from the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Her life's work continues to inspire others to love, learn, and lead in faith and purpose.