civil rights

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at the rights of transgender people.

A memoir of American LGBT rights activist and political figure Sarah McBride that weaves political and cultural milestones into her personal journey as a transgender woman.

This fresh perspective on the American Indian rights movement that young readers have been hearing about in the news includes engaging historic coverage that will hook the reader from start to finish.

Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Charles Moore photograph of three African-Americans teens being hit by a blast of water during a civil rights protest.

Discusses different perspectives of the self-advocacy movement that seeks to empower the disabled to take control of their own lives.

"Many . . . Americans, including W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, and Frederick Douglass, had ties to newspapers that advocated for equal rights, discussed issues central to the lives of African Americans, and reported on stories the mainstream press refused to cover. The legacy of the African American press is one that carries on. This . . . volume reveals the black press's role in the abolition of slavery, the establishment of civil rights, desegregation, and the fight against racism and prejudice"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of civil rights activist James Farmer.

"Freedom of speech is a fundamental aspect of American democracy, and university campuses have historically been central to the free speech debate through serving as protectors of this constitutional right. In recent years, campuses have returned to the center of this debate as our notion of what kinds of speech are acceptable and how speech should be controlled continues to develop. With the rise of trigger warnings, designated free-speech zones, and controversial speakers being disinvited from lecturing at universities, the question of whether campuses continue to represent the future of free speech or symbolize its repression has become progressively urgent"--Amazon.

Explores discrimination based on the LGBT community, including what it entails, how it manifested, how widespread it is, the effects on people, and how to address the problem.

An illustrated biography of Rosa Parks that discusses her childhood, schooling, role in the civil rights movement, family life, and other related topics.