J In memory of my aunt Dr. Brenda Leibowitz for her dedication to equality in education And to all the human rights activists who never backed down D
Ruth First was my friend She was a brilliant journalist writer and university professor who was accepted into the ranks of the Black liberation struggle against apartheid Today she is honored as one of the world's great fighters for racial justice gender equity and democracy I'm glad Danielle is sharing Ruth's story with young readers JUSTICE ALBIE SACHS
Mother Africa loves all her children With open arms she welcomes immigrants fleeing violence
Ruth First felt Mother Africa's warmth early on Her Jewish grandparents had faced dangers and injustices in Eastern Europe They escaped by boat to the country of South Africa where Ruth's parents grew up in safety Ruth was born there
