About the Book
Discover the remarkable journey of Lawrence Hamm, whose life mirrors the most influential social movements of the past 50 years. From his groundbreaking appointment to Newark’s Board of Education at just 17 to weathering criticism, personal setbacks, and public attacks, Lawrence’s story is one of resilience and dedication to the People’s Struggle. Co-founding the People’s Organization for Progress, he has been a beacon of activism, rallying for justice from the fight to free Mandela to recent protests against police brutality. Lawrence Hamm: A Life in the Struggle is an intimate portrayal of a man who transformed his elite education and unwavering conviction into a force for transformative change.