Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High: A True Story of Race, Rage, and Redemption

On October 24, 1968, a group of black students at Saint Augustine High School in New Orleans walked out of their classrooms in protest of the school's racist policies. The walkout sparked a riot that lasted for sixteen minutes, and it forever changed the face of the city.

Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High

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Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High is the gripping true story of that day, and its aftermath. With vivid prose and meticulous research, author John Ed Bradley tells the story of the students who risked their lives to stand up for their beliefs, and the adults who tried to silence them. Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High is a powerful and moving account of the struggle for civil rights in America, and a reminder of the courage and resilience of those who fought for it.

The Walkout

The walkout at Saint Augustine High School was sparked by a series of racist incidents, including the expulsion of a black student for wearing a Black Power button. The students had had enough, and they decided to take a stand. On October 24, 1968, they walked out of their classrooms and into the streets, chanting "Black Power" and "We Shall Overcome."

The walkout quickly turned into a riot. White mobs attacked the students, and the police did little to stop them. The riot lasted for sixteen minutes, and it left several people injured.

The Aftermath

The riot at Saint Augustine High School had a profound impact on the city of New Orleans. It led to the desegregation of the city's schools, and it helped to galvanize the civil rights movement.

The students who participated in the walkout were hailed as heroes, and they went on to become leaders in the civil rights movement. Some of them went on to become politicians, judges, and activists. Others went on to work in education and social services. All of them made a difference in the world, and they continue to inspire us today.

Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High

Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High is a powerful and moving account of the struggle for civil rights in America. It is a story of courage, resilience, and hope. It is a story that needs to be told and retold, so that we can never forget the sacrifices that were made to achieve the civil rights that we enjoy today.

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Sixteen Minutes at Saint Augustine High

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	697 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	16 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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