Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singer
Aretha Franklin was a legendary singer and activist. Her music helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired many people. Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singer explores her life and legacy.
Freedom's Promise Set 3
History is shaped by people who work for change. Throughout history, those who have faced discrimination have made significant accomplishments while fighting to secure their rights. Some of these achievements have become well known, while others are more obscure. The books in the Freedom's Promise series detail many of these stories and perspectives. Readers will discover important events and the people who have influenced society, science, culture, and the arts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Calvin Spann: Daring Fighter Pilot
Calvin Spann was a fighter pilot during World War II, when the US military was segregated. He fought with the African American flying force the Tuskegee Airmen. Calvin Spann: Daring Fighter…
Dennis Banks and Russell Means: Native American Activists
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.
Japanese American Imprisonment during World War II
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…
John Lewis: Civil Rights Leader and Congressman
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.John Lewis:
March Fong Eu: Activist and Politician
March Fong Eu was the first Asian American woman to serve as California's secretary of state. As a politician, she supported women's rights and many other causes.March Fong Eu: Activist and…
The 1924 Immigration Act and Its Relevance Today
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
The Chinese Exclusion Act and Its Relevance Today
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…
The Harlem Renaissance
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…
The Impact of Black Churches on the Civil Rights Movement
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…
The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears
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…
The Negro Leagues
In the early 1900s, African Americans faced widespread discrimination. Professional baseball leagues banned Black ballplayers. So African Americans formed their own professional baseball…
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