Overview
Come Along with Me is a compelling memoir of resilience, activism, and breaking barriers in the causes of health equity and social justice. Henrie Monteith Treadwell recounts her personal and legal struggles to become the first African American student admitted to the University of South Carolina since Reconstruction, a pivotal moment in civil rights history. More than a personal narrative, the book is a call to action, inspiring young people of color―especially women―to push forward against systemic injustices. Through reflections on her experiences and accomplishments in health advocacy, policy reform, and social justice, Treadwell highlights the continued struggles for racial and gender equity in higher education, health care, and beyond. In Come Along with Me, Treadwell underscores the importance of acknowledging historical injustices while actively working toward a more inclusive and just society. For anyone committed to change―whether in education, health care, philanthropy, or public policy―these pages provide rich evidence that progress is possible when individuals challenge barriers, demand justice, and open doors for future generations. Treadwell's memoir is a testament to the power of perseverance and the necessity of collective action in shaping a better world.
Full Product Details
Author: Henrie Monteith Treadwell ,
Sanya Simmons
Publisher: Tantor
Imprint: Tantor
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798228763777
Publication Date: 23 October 2025
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Henrie Monteith Treadwell was the first African American woman to attend and graduate from the University of South Carolina. She later earned a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Atlanta University. She was program director for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and is a world-renowned public health expert affiliated with the Morehouse School of Medicine. Sanya Simmons is an Atlanta-based Black Latina female audiobook narrator. She's a member of SAG-AFTRA, PANA, and APA, and she serves on the DEI Committee of APA. Sanya's alto voice is warm, grounded, friendly, credible, and authentic. Conversational first person POV is Sanya's forte. She enjoys romance (including erotica), cozy mystery, memoir, true crime and crime fiction, thriller, and YA genres. Nonfiction topics that are sure to catch her interest are those involving African American history and current issues, social justice, inclusivity (especially Black, LGBTQIA+, and disability), mental health, and spirituality. Sanya is also a musician and the author of A Single Mom's Guide to Raising Black (Gentle) Men.
