racism

Recounts the experiences of two families--Gee, a black teenager and his mother Jade, and Noelle, a half-white, half-Hispanic teenager and her mother Lacey May--whose lives intersect when a referendum passes allowing black students to be bussed to a predominantly white North Carolina high school.

Discusses the history of Confederate monuments and the efforts to both erect and preserve them by some, and protest and remove them from public spaces by others. Explains how organizers view the monuments on both sides of the issue, how gerrymandering and heritage laws were passed during various eras to protect them, and how Black elected officials and others have fought against such legislation.

A young white child watches a news report of a white police officer shooting and killing a Black man. The child's family refuses to answer the child's questions, so the child goes to the library to research racism in America and learns that racism is a white person's problem and about the evils of white supremacy.

"Describes the life and career of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, including his career in the Cup series and activism"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the concept of systemic and intrinsic racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the goals and history of the [Black Lives Matter] movement in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed inconjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Phoebe is surprised and excited when she's asked to join the debating team. She'll get to see a lot more of Jagath, her fellow teammate and secret crush. Then Phoebe discovers that her dad doesn't like her hanging out with Jagath, prompting her to stand up for herself and her beliefs.

Told in two voices, the budding romance between tenth-graders Uly Gates and Sallie Walls is tested when their sisters run against each other in a racially-charged campaign for student-body president.

"When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend"--OCLC.

Describes the issue of police brutality and use of excessive force against persons of color in the United States, describing recent and historical cases, the history of violence against Black Americans, and protest movements calling for reform. Includes color photographs, text-related questions, a list of ways to take action, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of further reading.