Freedom's promise

Explores the history behind, and writing of, the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice." Discusses how the lyrics and music came to be along with historical context for the meaning and legacy of the song. Includes archival photographs, a Fast Facts section, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and an index.

John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s. This book explores Lewis's activism and political career.

"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.

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.

"In the late 1800s, racial tensions between white and Chinese Americans were high. The US government passed the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. This act restricted immigration from China. 'The Chinese Exclusion Act and Its Relevance Today' explores this act's effects and its influence on modern immigration laws"--Provided by publisher.