Artika R Tyner
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Started as a hashtag after the death of Trayvon Martin, Black Lives Matter has become one of the most significant protest movements of our time. See how its activists and demonstrators have changed the course of history"-- provided by publisher.
2) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Explore, an Imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and what she plans to do next"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Read the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps-the Six Triple Eight-and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The right to vote is both a historical and a modern-day issue impacting Black Americans. Discover how this hard-fought right was won, and how efforts to disenfranchise Black voters continue to this day"-- provided by publisher.