Having Our Say (1996) (edit title/settings)

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Characters/People edit see section history

• Mama: The Delany sisters's mother, who taught them that it was important to help others, even if it only helps one.
• Bessie Delany: The say-it-as-I-see-it sister, she never lets an opportunity pass to tell you what she thinks.
• Sadie Delany: The passive sister, she avoids confrontations and tries to do things peacefully.
• Papa: The father of the Delany sisters who taught them to be proud of themselves, and to work hard.
• James Miliam: Add a description of this character.
• Lemuel Delany
• Julia Delany: The youngest of the Delany children.
• Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois: founder of the Niagara Movements in 1905, which evolved into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by 1910, and edted its publication, The Crisis, from 1910 to 1934. As well as a friend of Bessie.
• Jim Crow: Laws the segregated blacks and whites from using the same of anything.
• Hubert
• Grandma
• Little Hubie
• Frank
• Mary
• Hap
• Harry
• Boardman
• Manross
• Sam
• Lucius
• Martin Luther King
• Frazier
• Eliza
• Sarah
• Laura
• Jesse
• Adam Clayton Powell
• Augustine
• Martha Logan
• Mrs. Atkinson
• Cousin Daisy
• Mrs. Johnson

Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Harlem
• Raleigh
• New York City
• North Carolina
• Virginia
• Columbia
• America
• Heaven
• Georgia
• Jamaica
• Florida
• Washington
• Danville

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• The Power of Naming and Name-Calling: Describe this theme.
• The Pursuit of Education
• The Prevalence of Racism and Sexism
• Shades of Black and White
• Rebby Boys
• Seating Arrangements
• Home
• The Painted China Doll
• Halley’s Comet

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Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Sarah Louise Delany (Author)
2. A. Elizabeth Delaney (Author)
3. Amy Hill Hearth (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Awards edit see section history

• ALA Best Book for Young Adults (1994)

Classification edit see section history

• Library of Congress: RZA 4094
• Dewey: 973.049607300922

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Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Historical › United States
• Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Specific Groups › Women
• Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Ethnic & National › African-American & Black

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

• Having Our Say

Movie Connections edit see section history

• Having Our Say (IMDb): Starring Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll.

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