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You Must Set Forth at Dawn: A Memoir of Discovery and Resilience

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In his powerful and moving memoir, You Must Set Forth at Dawn, W. Hodding Carter III recounts his experiences as a young man coming of age in the South during the Jim Crow era. Born into a prominent family in Mississippi, Carter witnessed firsthand the horrors of racial segregation and discrimination. But he also saw the resilience and determination of the black community, and he was inspired by their struggle for justice.

You Must Set Forth at Dawn: A Memoir

by Wole Soyinka

4.5 out of 5

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After graduating from college, Carter began his career as a journalist. He worked for several newspapers in the South, and he quickly became known for his courageous reporting on civil rights issues. In 1966, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But Carter's work was not without its risks. He was threatened and harassed by white supremacists, and he was even jailed on several occasions.

Despite the dangers, Carter never gave up his fight for justice. He continued to write about the civil rights movement, and he helped to raise awareness of the plight of black Americans. He also worked to promote racial reconciliation, and he was a strong advocate for education and economic opportunity for all.

You Must Set Forth at Dawn is a powerful and inspiring memoir that tells the story of a man who dedicated his life to fighting for justice. It is a story of courage, resilience, and hope.

The Importance of Storytelling

Carter's memoir is a reminder of the importance of storytelling. By sharing our stories, we can help to build understanding and empathy. We can also inspire others to take action to make the world a better place.

The civil rights movement is a powerful example of the power of storytelling. The stories of the brave men and women who fought for justice helped to change hearts and minds. They inspired people to join the movement, and they helped to build a more just and equitable society.

Today, we face new challenges, but the power of storytelling remains the same. We can use our stories to fight against injustice, to promote understanding, and to build a better future for all.

Call to Action

I encourage you to read You Must Set Forth at Dawn. It is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will stay with you long after you finish it. And I encourage you to share your own stories. Your stories can make a difference.

Together, we can build a more just and equitable world for all.

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A photograph of W. Hodding Carter III, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and civil rights activist, sitting at a desk with a typewriter. He is wearing a suit and tie, and he has a serious expression on his face.

You Must Set Forth at Dawn: A Memoir

by Wole Soyinka

4.5 out of 5