Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII

Mary C. Farrell is an award-winning journalist and children's book writer. Her books have been named Notable Social Studies Book for Young People, SPUR Award for Best Juvenile Fiction about the American West, Bank Street College List of Best Children's Books, and NY Public Library Best Books for Teens. Her journalistic work has also received numerous awards for excellence from the Society of Professional Journalists and two Emmy nominations. Mary frequently speaks at schools, libraries, conferences, and women's and family workshops. She lives in Spokane, Washington. Major General Marcia M. Anderson’s military career included many “firsts” from the time she was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, until she retired in 2016 after 36 years of service. In 2010, General Anderson became the first African American Brigadier General to serve as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army’s Human Resources Command. She served in that capacity until she was selected as the first African American female Major General in the Army, Army Reserve, or Active Army, and her subsequent assignment as the Deputy Chief, Army Reserve in 2011. She has several military awards, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal as well as the Parachutists Badge.