{"product_id":"resistance-in-the-bluegrass-empowering-the-commonwealth-hardcover","title":"Resistance in the Bluegrass: Empowering the Commonwealth - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFarrah Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAttica Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the anti-segregation sit-ins of the 1960s to the 2020 protests in response to the killing of Breonna Taylor, the rest of the nation--and often the world--has watched as Kentuckians boldly fought against injustice. In \u003ci\u003eResistance in the Bluegrass\u003c\/i\u003e, Farrah Alexander outlines how Kentucky's activists have opposed racism, discrimination, economic inequality, and practices that accelerate climate change; advocated for better education, more humane immigration policies, and appropriate political representation; and supported LGBTQ+ and women's rights, while also celebrating decades of Kentucky contributions to social justice movements and the people behind them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eResistance in the Bluegrass\u003c\/i\u003e gives engaged citizens--and those who aim to become more engaged--inspiration and guidance for how they too can make a difference across the commonwealth. With interviews and issue-by-issue action items, Alexander reminds her readers that everyday citizens who step up to make a difference are at the heart of all social change. Optimistic and accessible, \u003ci\u003eResistance in the Bluegrass\u003c\/i\u003e is a people's history and guide that calls Kentuckians of all backgrounds to action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFarrah Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer whose work focuses on feminism, parenting, social justice, politics, and current events. Her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBUST\u003c\/i\u003e, and Scary Mommy. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eRaising the Resistance: A Mother's Guide to Practical Activism\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 7.09 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432695963800,"sku":"9780813195261","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/48mmQMohCy9780813195261.webp?v=1783601639","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/resistance-in-the-bluegrass-empowering-the-commonwealth-hardcover","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}