Birth of Hip-Hop
The hip-hop movement began with a party in 1973. Musicians, dancers, and artists were a part of the hip-hop movement. The Birth of Hip-Hop explores the history of this movement and its…
Freedom's Promise Set 2
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. 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.
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Booker T. Washington: Leader and Educator
Booker T. Washington helped shape the education system for African Americans in the aftermath of slavery. He was an influential black educator and leader. Booker T. Washington: Leader and…
Carol Moseley Braun: Politician and Leader
Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to the US Senate. Her work helped bring about important social changes. Carol Moseley Braun: Politician and Leader explores…
Fannie Lou Hamer: Civil Rights Activist
Fannie Lou Hamer was an influential African American activist in the 1960s and 1970s. She fought for African Americans' civil rights, including the right to vote. Fannie Lou Hamer: Civil…
Freedmen's Bureau
After the American Civil War ended in 1865, many former slaves needed aid. The Freedmen's Bureau provided schools, medical treatment, and other aid to former slaves and other refugees. The…
Great Migration
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…
Harriet Robinson Scott: From the Frontier to Freedom
Harriet Robinson Scott was an enslaved woman who fought for her right to freedom. Harriet and her husband, Dred Scott, sued their slaveholder. They brought their case all the way to the US…
Ida Wells: Journalist and Activist
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, thousands of African Americans were lynched in the United States. Journalist and activist Ida Wells documented these lynchings. Her work brought attention…
Loving v. Virginia
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 v. Virginia, to the US Supreme…
Richard Wright: Author and World Traveler
African American author Richard Wright wrote about racial discrimination and injustice in the mid-1900s. Today, Wright and his work are widely celebrated. Richard Wright: Author and World…
Thirteenth Amendment and Its Legacy
The Thirteenth Amendment was passed after the end of American Civil War. It was meant to abolish slavery, but there was a loophole. The amendment allowed slavery as a form of criminal…
Tulsa Race Riot
In 1921, a race riot erupted in Tulsa, Oklahoma. White residents burned down black-owned businesses and homes. They killed approximately 300 African Americans. The Tulsa Race Riot explores…