race relations

Contains a collection of essays by the author that explore what it means to be Latino in the United States in contemporary society through explorations of his upbringing, stories of undocumented immigrants, cultural critiques of Latinos in television and film, the border crisis, and Latino racism in society.

Emmanuel Acho, former NFL football player, discusses his experiences with white privilege, microaggressions, bias, color blindness, and systemic racism during his life, and provides ways to combat racial injustice and be an anti-racist ally. Includes additional resources.

Presents the life of nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks who became the youngest known child to be arrested for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices in 1963.

Simple text and illustrations look at the life and career of civil rights activist John Lewis.

Examines the civil rights movement. Includes a visual chronology and source notes.

Traces the history of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, discussing school segregation, the murder of young Emmett Till, the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to nonviolent protest, the march on Washington D.C., and other topics.

An overview of the civil rights movement, chronicling its history, describing significant events and demonstrations, and discussing the lives and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and other leaders of the era. Includes a time line, glossary, and other resources.

Provides an account of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a civil rights protest sparked by seamstress Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in 1955, and which eventually led to ninety percent of African-American citizens in Montgomery, Alabama, refusing to ride city buses until the laws against segregation were upheld.

"Interconnected stories present a picture of racial inequality in America, showing systemic discrimination in all areas of society and showing the unbroken line of Black resistance to this inequality"--Provided by publisher.

People of different races and national origins experience intolerance throughout the United States, ranging from discrimination to violence. Racial and Cultural Intolerance explores the history behind these problems, the effects of these issues on society, and ongoing efforts toward preventing racial and cultural intolerance.