civil rights movements

"A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., with profiles of two prominent individuals, associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a study of the civil rights movement in the United States.

A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his birth in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929, to his assassination in Memphis in 1968, focusing on his activities as a leader of the non-violent movement to secure equal rights for African-Americans.

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans, focusing on the Civil Rights Movement; and includes short biographies of notable men and women, as well as a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and an index.

Relates the history of race relations in the United States, focusing on the civil rights movement that began in 1954 with the Supreme Court ruling against segregation in public schools.

Describes the peaceful marches in the United States on behalf of civil rights for blacks from the 1950s to the 1990s, including the March on Washington and other important marches.

Traces the history of the civil rights movement from the post-Civil War years through the twentieth century, highlighting some of the significant people and events in the struggle to win equality for African-Americans.

Traces the development of the civil rights movement, highlighting significant leaders and events such as court cases, protests, and marches.

Uses the words of spirituals and other music of the time to frame a discussion of the civil rights movement in the United States, focusing on specific people, incidents, and court cases.

Text and accompanying photographs present primary source materials covering such major social and political events in United States history as the civil rights movement, the Great Society, and the Vietnam war and anti-war sentiment.