race relations

Argues that mass incarceration of African- and Latino Americans in the United States is a form of social control, and contends the civil rights community needs to become more active in protecting the rights of criminals.

"A . . . memoir about a nontraditional upbringing and growing up Black in a predominantly white community"--.

"Ben Philippe's candid memoir-in-essays, chronicling a lifetime of being the Black friend (see also: foreign kid, boyfriend, coworker, student, teacher, roommate, enemy) in predominantly white spaces. From cheating his way out of swim tests to discovering stray family members in unlikely places, he finds the punchline in the serious while acknowledging the blunt truths of existing as a Black man in today's world"--Provided by publisher.

"[Tells] the story of a community coming together, hundreds of artists and volunteers...to bring hope and healing to their community using the simplest of all tools--a paintbrush"--Back cover.

Describes how Joe Namath and Bear Bryant led the Crimson Tide to an Orange Bowl championship in 1965, amidst bloody fights in the civil rights movement and a pair of ethics candals, to change football's culture and economics.

Presents the memoirs of Daisy Bates, Civil Rights activist, newspaper writer, and officer in the N.A.A.C.P. who played an integral part in the integration of nine African American students into Little Rock's Central High School on September 25, 1957.

Discusses the lives and social contributions of a number of imprisoned African American women.

A collection of essays designed to help students take new perspectives on social diversity and social justice in the United States.

Tells the story of the romance and marriage between James Achilles Kirkpatrick, the British Resident at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad between 1797 and 1805, and Khair un-Nissa, the great-niece of the Nizam's prime minister and a direct descendant of the Prophet, discussing the intrigue, politics, religious disputes, and espionage that undergirded the scandalous relationship.