civil rights demonstrations

Inspired after meeting John F. Kennedy at a 1960 campaign fundraiser hosted by the Aldrich family, Chuck defies authority at his Pennsylvania boarding school, Sojie takes part in lunch counter sit-ins in Georgia, and Dick finally connects with his father in Hollywood.

An exploration of the 1963 protest march in Washington, D.C., that reveals details about how it was organized, its speakers, the friction among leaders of the civil rights movement, the sabotage of the sound system, and more.

Contains photographs taken by Howard L. Bingham in 1968 of members and activities of the Black Panther party, an organization dedicated to securing civil rights for African-Americans, and includes essays on the goals, leadership, and influence of the Black Panthers.

Presents an account of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, organized by African-Americans in an effort to persuade the government to pass civil rights legislation.

Traces the history of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, discussing its composition, and providing a behind-the-scenes account of the events leading up to King's delivery of the speech on August 28, 1963.

Demonstrating the various contributions of Black Americans to our nation's growth, this book profiles African-American activists who worked for integration and equality under the law during the civil rights movement and who continue to work for a better society today.

Examines the sit-ins and freedom rides organized in the 1960s in an effort to secure equal rights for African-Americans, looking at how the nonviolent protestors were attacked by whites in several specific instances, and discussing President John F. Kennedy's attempts to ensure their safety.

Looks at the rise of Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement leading up to the 1963 March on Washington where King delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech, presenting details about the march and those who took part.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.