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The Making of Motown
Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It launched the careers of many African American musicians. Motown music shaped culture and society during the American …
The History of Racism in America
From slavery to Jim Crow segregation, racism has a long, deeply rooted history in the United States. The History of Racism in America explores this history and how these …
Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine
In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. Activist Daisy Bates helped nine black students integrate …
Policing in America
This title explores the roles police officers have in US society and the history of policing, including arguments for and against police reform. It also highlights today's …
Politics and Civil Unrest in Modern America
Americans are fighting back against police violence, calling for police departments to be reformed and, in some cases, abolished. Politicians at local, state, and national levels …
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter covers the shootings that touched off passionate protests, the work of activists to bring about a more just legal system, and the tensions in US society that …
Protesting Police Violence in Modern America
From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. Protesting Police Violence in Modern America explores the history of police …
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 …
Black Lives Matter
What started as a hashtag in 2013 quickly grew into the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter examines the police shootings that fueled the movement, the events that led …
Oney Judge
President George Washington and his wife enslaved more than 150 people in the mid-1700s. In 1796, one of their slaves escaped. Her name was Oney Judge. Oney Judge: Escape from …
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 …
Race and Sports Management
Race and Sports Management examines the history of black and Hispanic coaches and managers in professional and college sports. Although opportunities to play sports are increasing …