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"A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"--
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The Civil War finally ended slavery in the United States in 1865. But blacks didn't suddenly enjoy all the rights other Americans took for granted. They had to struggle against racism and discrimination to claim those rights. African-American Activists traces that generations-long struggle. In this book, you'll meet early activists like Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois, who had very different ideas about how blacks should take their place...
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Barack Obama made history when he became president in 2008, but his election was made possible partially by the hard work of the many African American politicians who came before him. Even before the abolition of slavery, African Americans held political office, although they have not had an easy time of it. This historical overview of black politicians in the United States enhances classroom learning by bringing to light little-known facts, supported...
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"This ... young adult adaptation brings Carol Anderson's ideas to a new audience. When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments: The end of the Civil War and Reconstruction was greeted with Jim Crow laws; the promise of new opportunities in the North during the...
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"African Americans in politics demonstrate that change can be brought about through government and law as well as through marches and demonstrations. Neither approach has a monopoly on effectiveness. Indeed, many of the improvements to African American lives over the years have been the result of a combination of the two"--
12) J.C. Watts
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Follows the life of J.C. Watts, who played professional football, served as a Baptist minister, and became the first Republican African American to be elected to Congress from Oklahoma.
13) Politics
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African Americans have been at the center of many political movements in the United States. Their efforts eventually led to the election of the first African American president. Detailed text, historic photos, and fact-packed sidebars ensure students will gain a greater respect and understanding of African American heritage.
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