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The inspiring memoir of Evie Rich, the intrepid African-American activist whose tireless fights for justice, equality, and workers' rights marked pivotal moments in American civil rights history. From the working-class streets of Philadelphia during the Great Depression to the front lines of America's most important civil rights battles, Evie Rich's extraordinary journey is a testament to courage, unwavering faith, and the relentless pursuit of justice. In Fighting for Civil Rights, Rich tells the story of her rise from humble beginnings to becoming a pioneer in the fight for equality, breaking barriers as an African-American woman at Bryn Mawr College, debating Malcolm With unflinching honesty, Rich shares stories of her successes and failures as she spends her time confronting discrimination in education, work, and public life, from holding institutions accountable in Washington, D.C., to advocating for the rights of New York City's most vulnerable citizens. Along with notable figures like James Baldwin, Rich raised funds for sit-ins and mentored new generations of activists, all while rising to the position of associate dean at the City University of New York. At over 90 years old, Evie Rich remains an influential voice, leading the fight to protect retiree health care and inspiring those who reject injustice. Fighting for Civil Rights is a valuable legacy for activists past, present, and future, and a poignant reminder that the struggle for equality is far from over.