Rochon, Lela 1966-Overview
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Lela Rochon
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Lela Rochon
Ruby Bridges
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 1,200 libraries worldwide When bright six year old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American to integrate her local New Orleans elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the very first time.
Waiting to exhale
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7 editions published between 1995 and 2006 in English and held by 1,045 libraries worldwide The story of four African-American women who journey through a modern labyrinth of husbands and lovers, jobs and makeovers.
First daughter
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 804 libraries worldwide Samantha Mackenzie is a sheltered young woman who has everything she could possibly wish for and lives in a beautiful white house. The White House, that is. Samantha just wants a normal college experience away from the influence of her parents. Only trouble is, her dad is the President of the United States. Nothing will stop her, so, under Secret Service surveillance and the nonstop glare of the media, Samantha meets and falls for a handsome college student who has a secret existence of his own.
Why do fools fall in love
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4 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 319 libraries worldwide "Based on a true story of love, music, and money. ... Three beautiful women visit record executive Morris Levy with one thing in mind: to claim the music royalties earned by their husband, the late, great '50s rock icon Frankie Lymon. They say good things and bad news always travel in threes: looks like the talented, troubled Frankie left more than his music behind."--Container.
Blood done sign my name
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 250 libraries worldwide Recounts the aftermath of the murder of Henry Marrow, a 23-year-old African-American Vietnam veteran who was killed by a prominent white businessman and his grown sons in Oxford, North Carolina. Responding to the crime and the sham trial that followed, many young African-American men took to the streets, engaging in riots and vandalism. Marrow's cousin, Benjamin Chavis, decided that the best way to protest the government was a peaceful march on the state capitol.
Knock off
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide When a shipment of jeans from Hong Kong to the U.S. proves counterfeit, Marcus Ray, the "King of the Knock-offs," finds himself at the center of a Russian Mafia plot to hold the United States security for ransom, as thousands of tiny micro-bombs, disguised within other manufactured goods, are scheduled for departure from Hong Kong to America.
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
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5 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 130 libraries worldwide The true story of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, arrested on their wedding night and exiled by a bigoted southern judge. With the help of an idealistic lawyer, the Lovings begin a courageous battle for their freedom as Americans, to be able to return to their families and live in dignity.
Gang related
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 116 libraries worldwide Detectives Divinci and Rodriguez practice their own deadly brand of street justice: setting up drug deals, seizing the money for themselves and then murdering the dealers. It's a lucrative racket that has worked without a hitch for months. But when they discover that their latest victim was an undercover officer with the Drug Enforcement Agency, they are forced to initiate a dangerous scheme to save their own lives. Rodriquez are trapped in a tornado of suspicion, betrayal and murder in which they can trust no one ... not even each other.
Waiting to exhale
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6 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and held by 55 libraries worldwide The story of four African-American women who journey through a modern labyrinth of husbands and lovers, jobs and makeovers.
The Wayans Bros. The complete first season
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide Two brothers share an apartment in Harlem. Shawn plays an APS deliveryman and is nurturing a romance while Marlon is a free spirit with a wild idea to match every strand of his frayed 'do.
Fatal secrets
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide An attractive woman enlists the help of her two best friends to confront a charming man with a secret background who has pushed her to the breaking point. The women underestimate the consequences when they take matters into their own hands as their opponent forces them into a desperate situation, and everyone pays a price.
Legal deceit
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Sydney Banks learns that it takes more than drive and education to become a successful lawyer. She soon realizes that Todd, a rising superstar in the firm, has blackmailed his clients and is prepared to eliminate anyone who stands in his way. With the help of boyfriend, Derek, Sydney plans to expose Todd and his right hand man's corrupt scheme and entangle them in their own web of legal deceit.
Waiting to exhale
by Forest Whitaker
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Four women find strength through their rare and special friendship.
A tres bandas = Why do fools fall in love
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3 editions published in 1999 in Spanish and French and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Any given sunday (DVD)
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide When the star quarterback of the Miami Sharks is injured halfway through the season, the unknown Willie Beamen must step up and take the team all the way to the play-offs, while battling egos with his hot-headed coach and the rest of the team.
Piège à Hong Kong
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 1 library worldwide
Où sont les hommes
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4 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in French and held by 1 library worldwide
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in French and held by 1 library worldwide
Piège à Hong Kong Knock off
by Hark Tsui
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Marcus Ray agent de la CIA et homme d'affaires tente de faire echouer un groupe de terroristes chinois qui veulent semer des micro-bombes à travers toute l'amérique.
Waiting to exhale
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1 library worldwide The story of four African-American women who journey through a modern labyrinth of husbands and lovers, jobs and makeovers. more
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Action and adventure films African American men African Americans African American school children African American women Arizona--Phoenix Biographical television programs Black market Black marketeers Bridges, Ruby Children of presidents China--Hong Kong Civil rights Coles, Robert College students Comedy films Crime films Drama Feature films Feature films Female friendship Fiction films Fiction television programs Films Films for the hearing impaired Historical films Interracial marriage Juvenile works Louisiana--New Orleans Lymon, Frankie Made-for-TV movies Made-for-TV movies Man-woman relationships Melodramas (Motion pictures) Murder North Carolina Presidents Product counterfeiting Race relations Rock music Romantic comedy films School integration Sound recording industry Television comedies Trials (Murder) United States United States.--Secret Service Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Widows Women college students
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