Freedom's promise

"In the 1920s, many African Americans left the South to escape racial violence. Some settled in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. Black artists, writers, and musicians in Harlem ushered in a cultural revolution called the Harlem Renaissance. This book explores this movement and its legacy"--OCLC.

"During the civil rights movement, Black churches were places of hope and refuge. Many Black religious leaders were also civil rights activists. 'The Impact of Black Churches on the Civil Rights Movement' explores the history of Black churches and the roles they played during the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

"In the early 1800s, white Americans sought out more lands. The 1830 Indian Removal Act allowed the US government to trade lands with Native Americans. But officials often forcibly removed Native peoples from their homelands. 'The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears' describes this period of forced removal and its lasting effects"--Provided by publisher.

"In the early 1900s, African Americans faced widespread discrimination. Professional baseball leagues banned Black ballplayers. So African Americans formed their own professional baseball leagues. 'The Negro Leagues' explores the history of these leagues and their legacy today"--Provided by publisher.

"Throughout US history, many immigrant groups have faced discrimination. This has sometimes led to laws that restrict immigration. The 1924 Immigration Act limited immigration from eastern and southern Europe. 'The 1924 Immigration Act and Its Relevance Today' explores this act and how it has shaped modern immigration laws"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of contraband camps--refugee camps for escaped slaves--during the Civil War, and discusses the African Americans who fought for freedom with the Union Army.

"Thousands of protesters marched on Washington, DC, in 1963. They demanded equal rights for African Americans . . . [This book] explores the legacy of this iconic march"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1931, nine black teenagers were arrested in Alabama. The young men were accused of crimes they did not commit, including rape. This unjust arrest led to years of imprisonment and trials for the young men, who were named the Scottsboro Boys. 'The Scottsboro boys' examines their legacy and how their trials shaped the criminal justice system"--Amazon.

This book explores the legacy of the "Bloody Sunday" protests. The first protest occurred in 1965 in Selma, Alabama, when African Americans marched for the right to vote. In 1972, Catholics in Derry, Northern Ireland, also marched against injustice in their own country. Both days ended in bloodshed and became known as Bloody Sunday.

"In 1941, Japanese forces attacked a US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan and other countries were fighting in World War II (1939-1945). In response to the attack, the United States entered the war. US officials rounded up Japanese Americans and forced them into prison camps. 'Japanese American Imprisonment During World War II' describes the experiences of Japanese Americans and the effects of their imprisonment"--Provided by publisher.