Reverend John H. Scott Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 74901
4860 Crown Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
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Witness to the Truth: My Struggle for Human Rights in Louisiana - A Biography by Cleo Scott Brown
Witness to the Truth tells the extraordinary life story of a grassroots human rights leader and his courageous campaign to win the right to vote for the African Americans of Lake Providence, Louisiana. Born in 1901 in a small, almost all-black parish, John H. Scott grew up in a community where black businesses, schools, and neighborhoods thrived in isolation from the white population. The settlement appeared self-sufficient and independent--but all was not as it seemed. From Reconstruction until the 1960s, African Americans still were not allowed to register and vote. Scott, a minister and farmer, proceeded to redress this inequality. Ultimately convincing Attorney General Robert Kennedy to participate in his crusade, Scott led a twenty-five year struggle that graphically illustrates how persistent efforts by local citizens translated into a national movement.- $
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"This story is a sterling example of the power of an individual voice raised in protest, of what happens when one person unwaveringly insists on what is right and just"— New Orleans Times-Picayune
"Witness to the Truth is a tremendously vibrant book that provides the reader with an intimate glimpse into the life of Rev. John Scott. It is a major contribution to the increasing body of literature on local civil rights leaders and struggles and should be required reading for people who cherish the achievements of the past and want to prepare for an even better future."—Journal of African American History
"A spellbinding memoir. . . . This book is so well-written as told through the voice of Scott that it is difficult to put down."—Charleston Post and Courier --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"Witness to the Truth is a tremendously vibrant book that provides the reader with an intimate glimpse into the life of Rev. John Scott. It is a major contribution to the increasing body of literature on local civil rights leaders and struggles and should be required reading for people who cherish the achievements of the past and want to prepare for an even better future."—Journal of African American History
"A spellbinding memoir. . . . This book is so well-written as told through the voice of Scott that it is difficult to put down."—Charleston Post and Courier --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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P.O. Box 74901
4860 Crown Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
