Harris, Duchess

Explores the life and legacy of Harriet Robinson Scott, an enslaved woman who fought for her right to freedom with her husband, Dred Scott, when they sued their slaveholder and brought their case all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

Explores the life of black politician and leader Carol Moseley Braun, the first African American woman elected to the United States Senate, discussing how her work helped bring about important social changes.

Explores the career of African American civil rights activist Barbara Jordan.

Capital Punishment examines all aspects of capital punishment in the United States. It discusses the history behind the death penalty in the United States and varying opinions about the ethics of capital punishment.

"The Impact of Slavery in America explores the present-day repercussions of slavery on US society, including in housing, education, health care, and the justice system. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

"In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South . . . [This book] explores Bridges's legacy"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at enlisted LGBTQ people and legislation that made their experience in the US military difficult. It also discusses how LGBTQ soldiers served during times of war but were often discharged for their gender identity or sexuality after the war.

Looks at the history of how slave labor helped build the United States economy and many historic structures, as well as how people benefited in different ways from the practice of slavery.

Looks at social change movements in the country's LGBTQ history, including the Stonewall riots that started the modern gay rights movement and die-ins that pressured the US government to take note of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s.

Explores the history of legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, including the proposed ban on transgender soldiers. It also explores the lives of the people who have challenged anti-LGBTQ legislation and made a difference for LGBTQ people in America.