Michelle Elizabeth Brown

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20 Apr 08

Re-Post: If you thought Slavery ended with Lincoln Think again
The only way we will end racism is to understand how this evil has lived on and impacted lives long after the Emancipation Proclamation. I strongly recommend these two books "The Shadow of Slavery - Peonage in the South 1901-1969" by Pete Daniel and "Slavery by Another Name:The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II" by Douglas A. Blackmon.

In a recent radio interview of Douglas Blackmon - a caller related the story of his immigrant/white grandfather who was enslaved under these practices. So you see it is not just a black thing. Racism is an equal opportunity manifestation of hatred. If we don't acknowledge, understand and learn from its history, things will never really change.
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I've always loved writing and had dreams of being a famous novelist. Well I'm not signing books in the mall or sitting on Oprah's couch but I am living my dream. Come explore my world of words, buy a book (or two) and be a part of my next project. Welcome to my website!

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Speaking Out on issues affecting all communities

Michelle E. Brown is a member of the following organizations: 
National Council of Negro Women, Inc. - Human Rights Campaign - Black Pride Society - Detroit Summer 
Michigan Equality - Michigan Coalition for Human Rights - Women Against AIDS Committee

 

Activist - Speaker - Writer - Poet
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"When it comes to building strong communities, I like to think of myself as a renaissance woman.

   

Now Available

Wild Fruit Hidden in Open Spaces
Musings in Prose and Poetry

Early praises for "Wild Fruit":

        " The International Library of Poetry Editor’s Choice Award ..... artistic accomplishments and unique perspective--characteristics found in the most noteworthy poetic works."

Michelle E. Brown
winner of the
2007 Media Award
22nd Annual Pride Banquet

2008 Semifinalist
International Open Poetry Contest

 


All of the students were focussed and the depth of subject ran through their minds like the Mississippi with it's saturated tributaries!
And your kindness and sincerity disarmed even those 'cool, hardened' fifth graders who are feeling like they own the town, which, as a matter-of-fact, they have earned.
I can't thank you enough for giving two hundred students such a wonderful experience of sharing your book and yourself with us.  I am still taking orders!
Sincerely,
Beverly Hedden
Vandenberg Elementary School
Southfield, MI
 
 
Author Artist Activist
Available for Public Speaking,
Keynote Addresses, Workshops

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Video of Michelle E. Brown addressing the 2009 Michigan Pride Rally at the Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan on June 13, 2009 

Read  my viewpoints on diversity, life as a community and other current topics and issues. Published in "Between The Lines" each month.


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