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This book provides an overview of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its emergence in response to the police-involved deaths of unarmed black people to its development as a force for racial justice in America. Includes chapters on the historical background, origin and growth, and backlash against the Black Lives Matter movement, biographical "snapshots" of key individuals involved with the movement, primary source documents, timeline, bibliography, and subject index.

Illuminates daily life in slave society in America from colonial times to the end of the Civil War. Provides information on the business and regulation of slavery, the plantation way of life, work, family and community, culture and leisure, health and medicine, religion, resistance and rebellion, and slavery and freedom in the North.

A powerful portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and events of the Civil Rights Movement leading up to his assassination.

Explores the last five years of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, highlighting his work for causes beyond the civil rights movement.

"Black colleges and universities are a haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries and have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. Examines the impact these institutions have had on American history, culture, and national identity"--OCLC.

Fourth-grader Jada's best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends. For Jada, rocks are easier to find than friends. Or are they?.

A biography of Beyonce?, covering her early life, her career, and her impact on music and culture.

A biography of hip-hop artist Cardi B, covering her early life, her career, and her impact on music and culture.

A biography of hip-hop artist Doja Cat, covering her early life, her career, and her impact on music and culture.

After the unthinkable happens, eleven-year-old Kofi Offin's world is turned upside-down and he is forced to leave his beloved Kwanta. He must fight for his life on a journey across land and sea.