race relations

". . . examines the history of black and Hispanic coaches and managers in professional and college sports. Although opportunities to play sports are increasing for people of color, this title explores why the path from field to front office has been so difficult to navigate"--Provided by publisher.

". . . looks at the role race plays in the promotion and exploitation of black athletes by the NCAA [National Collegiate Athletic Association]. The notion of 'student-athletes' is called into question, as are graduation rates and whether college athletes deserve to share in the proceeds generated by their performance"--Provided by publisher.

"[Relates the] story of Tulsa's historic Greenwood District, once considered 'The Negro Wall Street' ... [through] four phases: (1) the roots; (2) the riot; (3) the regeneration; and (4) the Renaissance"--page vii.

Recounts the events surrounding the 1957 photograph taken by Will Counts that captured one of nine African-American students trying to enter an Arkansas high school while being taunted by an angry white mob and discusses how the photo brought the civil rights movement to the forefront of the nation's attention.

Looks at the relationship between two iconic athletes, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, and situates the Boston Celtics dynasty against the dramatic canvas of American life in the 50s and 60s.

Contains primary and secondary source documents that provide insights into the history of American Indians, from creation through 1877, including letters , memoirs, speeches, articles, interviews,treaties, government reports, and other documents of historical importance, each with a brief introduction.

Scout Finch, the young daughter of a local attorney in the Deep South during the 1930s, tells of her father's defense of an African-American man charged with the rape of a white girl.

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

Class Mobility examines the difficulties that low-wage and middle-class Americans experience when trying to move up the economic ladder, and takes a close look at the roles race and geography play in mobility today.