Description

This accessible introduction explores the African American civil rights struggle in the United States from 1954 to 1968, placing its major events within the broader history of racial injustice and the fight for equality. Readers will learn about influential leaders, organizations, protests, and landmark moments that shaped the movement and transformed American society. Written for middle-grade students, the book encourages an understanding of courage, community action, perseverance, and the ongoing importance of civil rights.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Weigl Publishers

Published Jan 1, 2008

48 pages

ISBN: 9781590368824

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Details

First Published

2008

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Civil Rights Movement: African American History by Erinn Banting.

Racism/Discrimination
Violence
Death/Grief