Lucent library of Black history

A brief history of the civil rights march from Selma, Alabama, to the states capital of Montgomery in 1965 organized by Martin Luther King Jr.

"Since the 18th century, African Americans have been contributing important works to American literature. However, their writing has been treated differently than those produced by white authors. Readers discover the challenges black authors have faced in having their work published and being taken seriously by critics and readers alike."--Provided by publisher.

"Many of the most famous faces of the civil rights movement were men, but women played a very large part in the fight for equal rights. Largely ignored by historians as well as by their male contemporaries, it is only relatively recently that the women who helped make the civil rights movement possible have come into the spotlight. Through annotated quotes, historical photographs, and in-depth sidebars, this volume shares the stories of the courageous women who defied the gender stereotypes of their era and fought alongside men to achieve social change on a never-before-seen scale"--Provided by publisher.

A brief history and introduction of the arguments both for and against reparations for slavery in the United States.

Examines key court cases in the fight for equality, covering topics such as racism, voting rights, affirmative action in cases such as "Scott v. Standford," "Plessy v. Ferguson," and "Brown v. Board of Education.".

Discusses the student activist movement of 1961 known as the Freedom Rides.

"The black arts movement was led by African Americans between the 1960s and 1970s, and included artists of all kinds, such as poets, writers, actors, musicians, painters, and dancers. The main goal was to encourage black artists to make art that would tell the meaningful stories of black people and their experiences and struggles throughout history. Readers dive deep into this movement as they explore the main text that features annotated quotes from artists and historians. Sidebars and a timeline provide additional information. Historical images including primary sources give readers an up-close look at this pivotal cultural period"--Provided by publisher.

"From Jackie Robinson to Venus and Serena Williams, African Americans have used sports to fight for social change. Many of them had to fight against discrimination, and their strength in the face of adversity on the field and off has inspired many people. Their stories are presented to readers [and] . . . include annotated quotes from historians, journalists, and the athletes themselves. In addition, . . . photographs, sidebars, and a timeline help readers trace the struggles and successes of African Americans in sports--from the distant past to today's current debates over kneeling during the National Anthem"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the timeline of African American military milestones.

Presents a discussion of African-Americans in film, covering stereotypes, "race movies," the evolution of available roles, movies such as "Carmen" and "A Raisin in the Sun," and the work of Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, Spike Lee, and others who helped move beyond exploitative themes and characters.