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"In this in-depth biography, readers will learn all about W. E. B. Du Bois and his life's work to fight for racial equality. They'll discover the roles he played in the Niagara Movement and the NAACP and understand how his ideas sometimes put him at odds with other reformers of the day. An informative timeline offers insight into the context of Du Bois' life and work"--Provided by publisher.
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"Born into slavery in 1797, Sojourner Truth escaped to freedom with her baby daughter by 1826. For the rest of her life, this extraordinary woman continued to fight for rights for black people, women, and other disenfranchised populations. This in-depth account explores Truth's fascinating life as an abolitionist leader. Photographs bring the information to life and sidebars add dimension to the main text. A timeline highlights key moments in Truth's...
5) Slavery
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African slaves were first brought to what is now the United States by British colonists. When the United States became independent, some states continued to have slaves until the end of the Civil War. Find out more in Slavery, a title in the Black History series.
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Published to critical acclaim in 1928, The Walls of Jericho is the debut novel of one of the most important voices of the Harlem Renaissance, Rudolph Fisher.
Taking on a friend's challenge to "write [a] novel treating both the upper and lower classes of black Harlem equally," The Walls of Jericho treats readers to a tale of two Harlems. One occupied by the "dickties," well-to-do light skinned or white passing Black folk, and the other filled with...
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During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, African Americans came to be recognized as equal citizens in the United States. In more recent years, African Americans have made important contributions to society in many fields, including politics, science, and film. Find out more in Contemporary Achievements, a title in the Black History series.
10) Reconstruction
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Reconstruction was a period of time shortly after the Civil War. The U.S. Constitution was changed in order to ensure freedom for African Americans. Find out more in Reconstruction, a title in the Black History series.
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The Black History Colouring Book Volume 2 is an exciting and educational exploration into the outstanding achievements of Black historical figures throughout history.
This colouring book invites children of all backgrounds to celebrate these outstanding individuals' significant contributions to history through some of the hardest challenges.
Each historical figure has transformed history through education, politics, science, leadership and a desire...
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Activists are people who are willing to fight hard for what they believe in. They put their own lives in danger to improve the lives of other people. Some famous activists include Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, and Rosa Parks. In the face of adversity, these brave men and women became formidable personalities and great orators. Readers will find out a great deal about the power of one voice to change the world as they delve into these...
13) Buffalo soldiers
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"During the mid-1880s, the first black regiments of the US Army were formed. These soldiers served on the western frontier, as well as conflicts in Cuba, the Philippines, and Mexico. They were nicknamed "buffalo soldiers," by Native Americans. Despite their upstanding service, these courageous men faced prejudice in their own country. In this educational text, readers will learn all about the history of the buffalo soldiers. Photographs bring the...
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"Martin Luther King Jr.'s work in the civil rights movement transformed American and world history. In this educational text, readers will come to understand the significance of King's leadership and his lasting legacy. Historical photographs bring the information to life and sidebars feature interesting information, which adds dimension to the text. An informative timeline highlights key moments in the Civil Rights Movement and in King's life. This...
15) Nelson Mandela
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"In this informative text, readers will learn all about the exceptional civil rights leader Nelson Mandela. The late president of South Africa spent more than 25 years in prison fighting apartheid. Mandela's example lives on for others to follow, as we continue to work to overcome racism and discrimination. Photographs of the era and quotes from Mandela and others will bring the information to life for young readers. A helpful timeline offers insight...
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God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse is a book of poems by James Weldon Johnson patterned after traditional African-American spiritual oratory. African-American scholars have identified the collection as one of Johnson's two most notable works, the other being Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man.
The work went on to find acclaim in many circles, proving "enormously popular among both the black cognoscenti as well of the masses of black Americans"...
18) Shirley Chisholm
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Shirley Chisholm died in 2005, and her career had largely ended over a decade before that. But the life of this remarkable woman has particular resonance for our world today. The child of immigrants, she was the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first African American to run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. This compelling volume traces Chisholm's life from her childhood through her career in education and her...
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The Black History Colouring Book invites children of all races and walks of life to celebrate in the outstanding achievements of Black historical figures who have made significant contributions to history against all odds. Each historical figure has transformed history through education, politics, medicine, leadership and a desire for equality and freedom for all.
With beautiful sketches that show Black historical figures in action and five amazing...
20) Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali may have been the greatest athlete of the 20th century. He won two Golden Gloves titles and recorded many victories during his incredible boxing career. In 1960 he won the gold medal for boxing at the Olympics in Rome, Italy. Later, he became and activist and philanthropist, leaving a legacy out of the boxing ring as well as in it. Readers explore the rich life of a great champion who also became a living symbol of hope and peace in this...
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