March On Children!: The Story Of James Meredith's March Against Fear - Paperback

by Katina L. Rankin (Author)

"Am I or Am I not a Citizen?" James Meredith March on Children: "The Story of James Meredith's March Against Fear" looks at one man's solo journey to change Mississippi, the South and the Nation. It's a captivating story, told in fittingly kid-friendly language, that explores being courageous. In March on Children: "The Story of James Meredith's March Against Fear" - Katina Rankin teaches children that one person can make a difference. The text traces what was supposed to be Meredith's lone journey on foot from Memphis, Tenn. to Jackson, Miss. Each page filled with Meredith's own words is based on countless interviews with him. The storytelling provides insight for children on how to be bold and brave. Select Praise for March on Children: "The Story of James Meredith's March Against Fear" "Every black over 30-years-old should read this book and teach their children all of their history. Anyone who doesn't know their history is doomed to repeat it." James Meredith Ole Miss - 1962 "Ms. Rankin's book about James Meredith is right on point. In the 1960's, he was a loner, impassive by the Civil Rights Movement because he strongly believed the U.S. Constitution is all that is needed to guarantee his rights as a citizen. This wonderfully written book helps children to understand who James Meredith really is, and why, from an early age, he began a mission to change Mississippi and America into a better place for all citizens. Stylistically, her vivid storytelling, without a doubt, is a spellbinding experience for any child. I hope Ms. Rankin's book will be used by educators across the country as a viable tool to teach children in their early learning process the "truth" about James Meredith and why he believes the word "citizen" is the most important one in the U.S. Constitution." Judy Alsobrooks Meredith, Ph.D

Author Biography

Katina Rankin, a native of Magee, Mississippi, is an Emmy-nominated journalist. She received her bachelor's degree in mass communications from Alcorn State University and her master's degree in broadcast journalism from Jackson State University. While attending ASU, Katina began her journalism career as an intern at WLBT. After six years on the air in Mississippi, Katina's career led her to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, where she co-anchored the main newscast at Eyewitness News. During her journalism career, Katina has covered everything from the Mississippi murder trials of Byron De La Beckwith and Sam Bowers to the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in Texas. She has featured local Miss America Pageant contestants by following them to Atlantic City, and she has traveled to San Antonio for the Final Four tournaments. Katina's daily reports about the impact of Hurricane Katrina included an in-depth interview with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. She also interviewed notable figures and broke many stories in the lacrosse rape investigation at Duke University in North Carolina. Katina has also interviewed former NAACP president Myrlie Evers, presidential candidate John Edwards, the late Rosa Parks and B.B. King. the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Katina also distinguished herself as a journalist by earning several news awards including an emmy nomination. After more than seventeen years in broadcast and print media, Katina felt entrepreneurial, and she founded Katina Rankin Enterprises (KRE), a public relations firm. Katina's public relations work took her to three countries: Israel, Egypt, and Palestine. During her travels, Katina interviewed world peace advocate and recording artist Fred Nassiri and the Governess of Bethlehem, Palestine Salah Al-Ta'mari-- just to name a few. Katina's passion is helping people. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Katina has authored and published "Up North, Down South: City Folk Meet Country Folk," a children's book. Katina's children's civil rights books: "Emmett Till: Sometimes Good Can Come Out of a Bad Situation" and "Medgar Evers: He Taught His Kids To Crawl So We Could Stand" were published in the summer of 2018. Katina has been named Mississippi's Woman of the Year and Shero of the Year for her work with women and children.