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Highway of tears

a true story of racism, indifference, and the pursuit of justice for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls
2019
"An . . . account of the missing and murdered indigenous women and girls of Highway 16, and an . . . indictment of the society that failed them"--Amazon.

Teen violence in America

2019
"Explains the epidemic rise and complex underlying causes of youth violence, and opens a discussion on strategies to protect our children from physical and emotional harm"--OCLC.

Asian American histories of the United States

2022
"Asian American Histories of the United States illuminates how an over-century-long history of Asian migration, labor, and community formation in the United States is fundamental to understanding the American experience and its existential crises of the early twenty-first century"--Provided by publisher.

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the four seasons of Jackie Robinson
2022
Explores four major seasons of Jackie Robinson's baseball career.

Unlawful Orders

a Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskeegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist
Chronicles the life of James Buchanan "JB" Williams, an African American physician who served a medic in the U.S. military and joined the elite Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Examines his legacy as a doctor and a civil rights activist after the war. Includes black-and-white photographs and additional resources.

Ida B. Wells, voice of truth

educator, feminist, and anti-lynching civil rights leader
2022
"An inspiring picture book biography of Ida B. Wells--who was an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women's club leader--as told by her great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster"--Provided by publisher.

Across the river

life, death, and football in an American city
2021
"A . . . true story of a New Orleans high school football team and their head coach's mission to protect his players' lives"--Provided by publisher.

Stealing home

When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, things change for Sandy Saito and his family. They are shunned by those who used to be their friends and eventually rounded up and sent to internment camps in remote British Columbia. While he and his family try to make the best of the crowded, cramped living arrangements, and their separation from his father, Sandy and the other kids at camp take refuge playing baseball, using it as their tool for survival.

The Hope Raisers

how a group of young Kenyans fought to transform their slum and inspire a community
2022
". . . follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. . . . [Addresses] African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change in developing countries"--Provided by publisher.

From Black Wall Street to Allensworth

2022
Explores the history of successful Black communities in the United States, highlighting their entrepreneurs, politicians, inventors, scholars, bankers, doctors, and business owners. Includes photographs, a glossary, sidebars, an activity, and further resources.

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