civil rights

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The new civil war

the struggle over civil rights for lesbians and gays
1997
Describes the struggle by American lesbians and gay men to ensure their civil rights.

The Hispanic struggle for social justice

the Hispanic experience in the Americas
1994
Documents the history of the Hispanic people of the American Southwest, including efforts to secure their civil rights and organize labor unions.

African Americans struggle for equality

1992
Text and photographs identify discrimination and discuss the struggle of African-Americans for equality in education, employment, and other areas of life.

Equal rights for Americans with disabilities

1992
Describes the rights of people with disabilities in the areas of education, employment, housing, and transportation and the efforts being made to secure these rights.

King remembered

1986
Text and photographs document the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Let the trumpet sound

the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
1982
A complete biography of the civil rights leader, his private and public life, and the times in which he lived.

Jesse Jackson

1987
A biography of the African-American presidential candidate in 1984 who is a major leader of African-Americans today.

Martin Luther King, Jr.--to the mountaintop

1985
Presents King as spiritual leader, politician, speaker, husband, and father, while showing the faith that moved people to risk their lives for human dignity.

Your legal rights

1982
Explains the rights and freedom provided by law for minors and the legal limits imposed upon them. Discusses juvenile court and minors' legal rights after arrest.

Civilities and civil rights

Greensboro, North Carolina, and the Black struggle for freedom
1980

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