Whatisthe CivilRights Movement?
SherriL. Smith
Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. By the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change.
Kwame Alexander The Undefeated
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes.
Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series.
Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries,
AliceFayDuncan OpalLeeand WhatitMeans tobeFree
The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all."
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