1903-1986

"A picture book about the life of civil rights activist Ella Baker"--Provided by the publisher.

"Discover how two outsiders--Billie Holiday, a young black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants--combined their talents to create a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the civil rights movement"--Dust jacket.

Profiles four different women who helped changed the lives of women in America during the 1960s. Betty Freidan protested women being judged by their appearance in the Miss America pageant, Ella Baker helped organize Freedom Schools for the teaching of African American history, Barbara Castle advocated for equal pay for women, and Mary Quant helped women dress for comfort rather than to appeal to men.

A biography of Ella J. Baker, one of the founders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, discussing her work and her accomplishments in trying to secure the rights of African-Americans.

Traces the history of "Strange Fruit," a controversial ballad about a lynched African-American man hanging from a tree, popularized by jazz singer Billie Holiday in the 1940s.

Presents a biography of civil rights pioneer Ella Baker, and traces her life and involvement with the NAACP and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee as well as her strong stand on universal justice and equality.

Examines the life of the civil rights worker who organized for freedom and was a key figure in the formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.