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Books You Need To Read: The DitchDigger’s Daughters

The amazing story of a remarkable African-American family: six sisters–daughters of a laborer and a cleaning woman–who became professionals (psychologist, dentist, lawyer, nurse, court stenographer, physician) thanks to the determination and sacrifices of their parents.

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16 years ago

May 3, 2010

UVM Staff

The DitchDigger’s Daughters is the amazing story of a remarkable African American family: six sisters, daughters of a laborer and a cleaning woman, who became professionals (psychologist, dentist, lawyer, nurse, court stenographer, physician) thanks to the determination and sacrifices of their parents.

The book was turned into a movie.

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Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family owned online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.