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The rise

2023
Explores the key events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the year 1978, including the Supreme Court case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, Max Robinson, and more.

The rise

2023
Explores the key events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the year 1970, including Charles Edward Gordone who became the first African American playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize, Essence magazine, and more.

The rise

2023
Explores the key events of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the year 1967, including the Vietnam War, Thurgood Marshal's appointment to the Supreme Court, and more.

Georgia Gilmore

Georgia Gilmore was an amazing cook. She had a big heart and loved to help others. When the cost to fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott became high, Georgia stepped in. She baked, fried, and simmered food to sell. Each week she donated all proceeds to the Civil Rights leaders.

The beginnings

2023
"This detailed account explains why 1951 was such an important year in the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

The beginnings

2023
"This detailed account explains why 1939 was such an important year in the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

I can be heard

brave activists who stood up for their beliefs
2021
"The . . . biographies in this book will motivate readers to be a voice in their communities, in their classrooms, and in the world beyond. Featured activists include Harriet Tubman, Mohatma Gandhi, Malala Yousafzai, and Greta Thunberg"--Provided by publisher.

Martin Luther King Jr.

civil rights activist
2023
Looks and the life and work of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.

The rise

1978
2023
"Learn about the key events of the civil rights movement in the latest installment of this exciting and informative series. The year 1978 was one of steps toward equality in the civil rights movement. In February, Max Robinson successfully became the first African American broadcast network anchor for ABC news. In June, the Supreme Court case California v. Bakke ruled that affirmative action was legal in the United States and race could be included in the criteria for admissions into colleges and universities. In July, the National Organization of Women coordinated an impressive march of 100,000 demonstrators in Washington, DC, in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. And the world watched as African American boxer, Muhammad Ali, defeated Leon Spinks to win his third heavyweight title in September, becoming the first person to ever to win the title three times.This detailed account explains why 1978 was such a critical year in the civil rights movement.ABOUT THE SERIES:The years from 1967 to 1978 were critical to the civil rights movement. Resistance was often met with violence against Black Americans struggling to end discrimination and segregation. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law continued to persevere and set the stage for even more progress in the coming decades. Discover how this specific time period brought about change and how it still affects us as a society today.With stunning photographs throughout and rich back matter, each book focuses on a specific year and chronologically follows the detailed events that occurred and the changes that took place.".

John Lewis

2023
"U.S. Congressman John Lewis was an activist for civil rights who dedicated his life to protecting human rights. Read about his path in life that led him to become a politician in the service of others"--Provided by publisher.

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