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Simeon's story Simeon's story Herb Boyd,Simeon Wright,Simeon Wright A modern tragedy, this story has had a great impact on race relations in America. Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder, a grotesque crime in a Southern backwater that became the catalyst for the civil… OL13852525W
Freedom Like Sunlight Freedom Like Sunlight J. Patrick Lewis Presents poems and brief biographical notes about such well-known African Americans as: Arthur Ashe, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Louis Armstrong, Martin Luther King, Jr., "Satchel" Paige, Rosa P… OL15039529W
John Blair and the great Hinckley fire John Blair and the great Hinckley fire Josephine Nobisso Tells how a brave African American porter helped save many lives when the train on which he was working was caught up in the horrendous firestorm near Hinkley, Minnesota, in 1894. OL15970061W
Christmas gif' Christmas gif' Charlemae Hill Rollins,Ashley Bryan A collection of Christmas poems, songs, and stories relating to African Americans. Includes holiday recipes. OL16025494W
Bury me not in a land of slaves Bury me not in a land of slaves Joyce Hansen An account of African-American life in the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War, based on first-person narratives, contemporary documents, and other historical sources. OL16069399W
Children of promise Children of promise Charles Sullivan Poems, prose, photographs, and paintings explore the African-American experience as seen through art and literature by blacks or about black subjects. OL16479480W
Juneteenth Juneteenth Julie Murray Introduces the origins and significance of Juneteenth--June 19, the day when African Americans recall their heritage and their forebears' emancipation from slavery--and describes how the holiday is c… OL16615497W
The roots of humanity The roots of humanity Jim Ollhoff Discusses the origins and issues surrounding people of different skin color, particularly those of African origin. OL16724099W
Because they marched Because they marched Russell Freedman For the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting right from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman has written a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history o… OL17047575W
The Selma campaign, 1963-1965 The Selma campaign, 1963-1965 Wally G. Vaughn Personal reminiscences of individuals involved in this campaign, during which the civil rights movement in America took a decisive turn. OL18255776W
Grandma Lois remembers Grandma Lois remembers Ann Morris An African American grandmother relates family and cultural history to her grandson in their Queens, New York, apartment as she tells of growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. Includes a recip… OL1850672W
Strange fruit Strange fruit Joel Christian Gill A collection of stories from early African American history that represent the oddity of success in the face of great adversity. OL19752404W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Stephanie Macceca Explores the life and achievements of the African American scientist who was born a slave and overcame racial discrimination to become a college professor famous for numerous discoveries in the field… OL19901034W
Barack Obama and the idea of a postracial society Barack Obama and the idea of a postracial society Zoe Lowery In 2008, the United States witnessed a milestone: Barack Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, became the first African American to be nominated for the presidency by a major political party. Hi… OL20033777W
James Meredith and the University of Mississippi James Meredith and the University of Mississippi Karen Latchana Kenney 48 pages : 24 cm OL21108446W
The Brown v. Board of Education Trial The Brown v. Board of Education Trial Julia Garbus "Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-pe… OL23192737W
The Scottsboro case The Scottsboro case Michael V. Uschan Discusses the legal case in which nine African American men were falsely accused of rape, the trials and appeals thereafter, and the historical background regarding the lack of civil and legal rights… OL39967W
Sit-in Sit-in Andrea Davis Pinkney It was February 1, 1960.They didn't need menus. Their order was simple.A doughnut and coffee, with cream on the side.This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolwo… OL477234W
Quiz book on Black America Quiz book on Black America Clarence N. Blake More than seventy quizzes challenge and increase the reader's knowledge of the roles played by blacks in American life. OL6909440W
John Henry John Henry Ezra Jack Keats Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born with and who died with a hammer in his hand. OL831037W
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