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Provides a look at the U.S. prison system, discussing its history and offering information on women and racial groups in prison, what life in prison is really like, and life after incarceration. Includes discussion questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"In the 1960s and 1970s, Dennis Banks and Russell Means helped lead the fight for Native civil rights. They organized protests and asked the US government to stop mistreating Native Americans. 'Dennis Banks and Russell Means: Native American Activists' explores these activists' lives and their legacies"--Provided by publisher.

"Between 1916 and 1970, more than 6 million African Americans migrated from the South to the North. They wanted to escape racial violence in the South. This mass movement of people is called the Great Migration. [This book] explores the history of the migration and its legacy"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines all aspects of juvenile justice in the United States . . . Discusses the history behind the US juvenile justice system and how juveniles are affected by the system"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history of the intersection of politics and sports and protests that have taken place during or because of sporting events, such as times when countries have boycotted the Olympics to make a political point. Includes a glossary.

Explores the events surrounding the race riots of Tulsa, Oklahoma during the early twentieth-century.

Chronicles the issues surrounding the Thirteenth Amendment which abolished slavery in the United States.

"In 1958, Richard and Mildred Loving were arrested in Virginia for breaking the state's law against interracial marriage. They later brought a lawsuit, Loving versus Virginia, to the United State4s Supreme Court. In the landmark ruling, the Supreme Court struck down interracial marriage bans. Loving v. Virginia explores the story and legacy of this historic court case. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject"--Amazon.

Explores the history of the Freedmen's Bureau which was established after the American Civil War ended in 1865 to help former slaves.

Explores the history and culture of Rap and Hip-Hop music, discussing its message, legacy and more.