Simple Not Easy: Reflections on community social responsibility and tolerance (Our National Conversation)

HE MADE HISTORY. HE TELLS THE TRUTHS HE KNOWS. LEAD TITLE/Our National Conversation Series "Terrence Roberts is in the truest sense an upstander - an individual whose voice and actions compel us to explore difficult topics and challenge us to face our shared history, honestly. His words and reflections celebrate the notion of difference, model socially responsible behavior and promote tolerance in our daily lives. Reading this book, you will be inspired, in Dr. Roberts's words, to 'think beyond the ordinary." ----Margot Stern Strom, Executive Director, Facing History and Ourselves, Inc. "Terrence Roberts challenges all of us to make the world more inclusive by adjusting our 'mental maps.' He reminds us that we will not achieve that long-sought beloved community until we recognize the value of each individual-until we affirm each other. Simple, NotEasy is one trailblazer's mingling of history and contemporary mattersto engage a new conversations on community, social responsibility and tolerance. A powerful book by a civil rights legend." --- Lawrence J. Pijeaux, Jr., Ed.D., In quest of truth: exploding the mythology of our times Always tell the truth (but, don't always be telling it!) Navigating life's terrain Choosing to lead an ethical life Lessons from Little rock Reflections on life in Little Rock Caring enough to confront Choosing nonviolence: the courage to be different Creating the beloved community Reshaping the mental map: cross-cultural life in the 21st century Relationships across lines of demarcation Self: the most important tool in multicultural intervention Life in the 21st century: coping with a legacy of racism Education: a power tool for the 21st century Seeking to explain Clarence Regarding Daisy: thoughts drafted in anticipation of a celebration of life Philander Smith College remarks The ongoing battle for equality Remarks delivered at the U.S. postal service Letter to Philander Smith College athletes Remarks at facing history benefit dinner A brief note about committing to fifth-level living The value of true education Building relationships: a Christian perspective Can there be any good thing here? In search of an open mind On the inauguration of Neal King as President of Antioch University Letter to Sen. Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate President Barack Obama: thoughts and reflections. HE MADE HISTORY.HE TELLS THE TRUTHSHE KNOWS. LEAD TITLE/Our National Conversation Series "Terrence Roberts is in the truest sense an upstander - an individual whose voice and actions compel us to explore difficult topics and challenge us to face our shared history, honestly. His words and reflections celebrate the notion of difference, model socially responsible behavior and promote tolerance in our daily lives. Reading this book, you will be inspired, in Dr. Roberts's words, to 'think beyond the ordinary." ----Margot Stern Strom, Executive Director, Facing History and Ourselves, Inc. "Terrence Roberts challenges all of us to make the world more inclusive by adjusting our 'mental maps.' He reminds us that we will not achieve that long-sought beloved community until we recognize the value of each individual-until we affirm each other. Simple, Not Easy is one trailblazer's mingling of history and contemporary mattersto engage a new conversations on community, social responsibility and tolerance. A powerful book by a civil rights legend. " -- - Lawrence J. Pijeaux, Jr., Ed.D., Roberts was one of the Little Rock Nine, facing an armed soldier who denied him access to Little Rock Central High School. He became a psychologist and a university dean. This books collects key speeches and public addresses that reflect his core values and concerns for our society.