Alder Copyright date: 1989 The setting begins in 1919, when Jackie Robinson was born near Cairo, Georgia. ... I would recommend this book to a friend because you might think you know enough about black history. ...

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It is also important however, to analyze the history of racism in Canada and observe how that has contributed to some of the racial "seeds" which can be found in the racism apparent today in Canadian society. Racism in Canada, especially dating back around a century and a half ago, has a long and disturbing history. ... However, although Canadian history may provide an insight into the racist discourse found in todays' society, it is important to examine the issues at hand. ... For example, a survey was conducted by the Equal Opportunity Consultants in 1989. ...

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This impoverishment of the middle and poor classes hit families hard and "by 1989 CEOs of corporations were making 93 times as much as the average factory worker"(Zinn, 425). ... John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, "History is a relentless master. ...

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