"An inspiring, historic collection of writings from one of America's most important civil rights leaders."Justice and equality was the mission that spanned his life. Julian Bond helped change this country for the better. And what better way to be remembered than that."—President Barack ObamaNo one in the United States did more to advance the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. than Julian Bond. Race Man—a collection of his speeches, article ..."
"Even forty years after the civil rights movement, the transition from son and grandson of Klansmen to field secretary of SNCC seems quite a journey. In the early 1960s, when Bob Zellner’s professors and classmates at a small church school in Alabama thought he was crazy for even wanting to do research on civil rights, it was nothing short of remarkable. Now, in his long-awaited memoir, Zellner tells how one white Alabamian joined ranks ..."
"Letters from Mississippi offers a riveting, personal and multi-faceted narrative of the dramatic events that took place during the summer of 1964, "Freedom Summer," when hundreds of people came to Mississippi to volunteer with the Mississippi Summer Voting Project. The book covers the disappearance and murder of James Cheney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, the Freedom Schools, the violence and tensions at voting registration cen ..."
Eyes on the Prize(Reprint) America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965 by Juan Williams, JulianBond Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2013 by Penguin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-312474-0, ISBN: 0-14-312474-9
" The 25th-anniversary edition of Juan Williams's celebrated account of the tumultuous early years of the civil rights movement From the Montgomery bus boycott to the Little Rock Nine to the Selma–Montgomery march, thousands of ordinary people who participated in the American civil rights movement; their stories are told in Eyes on the Prize. From leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., to lesser-known figures such as Barbara Rose ..."
"BAYARD RUSTIN POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE 2013 PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOMA master strategist and tireless activist, Bayard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States. He brought Gandhi's protest techniques to the American civil rights movement and played a deeply influential role in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., helping to mold ..."
Letters from Mississippi(Updated) Reports from Civil Rights Volunteers and Freedom School Poetry of the 1964 Freedom Summer by Elizabeth Martinez, JulianBond Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 2007 by Zephyr Press ISBN-13: 978-0-939010-92-9, ISBN: 0-939010-92-5
"""Letters from Mississippi" gives us a deeply personal look at one of the Civil Rights Movement's key moments--and reminds us that change happens because regular people have decided they were willing to fight for it."--Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children's Defense FundThis expanded edition includes over forty pages of poetry by students in the Freedom Schools of 1964, adding the lively voices of local participants, mostly t ..."
Free At Last(Reprint) A History of the Civil Rights Movement and Those Who Died in the Struggle by Sara Bullard, JulianBond Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 1994 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-509450-3, ISBN: 0-19-509450-6
"—Mississippi state official hen Mack Parker was arrested for the rape of a white
woman in d 1959, a Mississippi state ... A local newspaper editor wrote, “We have
never believed in mob violence, but if M.C. Parker is found guilty of this crime ... A
former deputy sheriff was among many who believed Parker did not even
deserve a jury trial, and he recruited a lynch mob from men attending a prayer
meeting."
The Civil Rights Movement(1st Edition) (Eyewitness History (Hardcover)) by Sanford Wexler, JulianBond Hardcover, 356 Pages, Published 1993 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-2748-4, ISBN: 0-8160-2748-X
"Eyewitness History is an interdisciplinary and multicultural series that reveals how significant events were seen and interpreted by people from all levels of society. Excerpts from primary sources -- memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and more -- provide a wide range of viewpoints and enhance a compelling narrative, prompting students to develop the critical-thinking skills that allow them to construct the ..."
Eyes on the Prize(Reprint) America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965 (African American History (Penguin)) by Juan Williams, JulianBond Paperback, 300 Pages, Published 1988 by Penguin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-009653-8, ISBN: 0-14-009653-1
"Eyes on the Prize This compelling oral history of the first ten years of the Civil Rights movement is a tribute to the men and women, both black and white, who took part in the fight for justice and kept their eyes on the prize of freedom. Companion to the highly acclaimed PBS television series. 100 photos. Full description"
"From Mose T., one of America's premier folk artists, and his friend, poet Robert Ely, comes a delightful book for adults and children alike. Reproductions of Mose T's fanciful paintings, printed in full color on glossy paper, are accompanied by Ely's playful verse. Subjects include Porky Pine Turtle, the Geek Bird, Swayback Horse, and more. Recently reprinted."
"Its. Privileges. Roger. Wilkins. Affirmative action, as I understand it, was not
designed to punish anyone; it was, rather — as a result of a clear-eyed look at
how America actually works — an attempt to enlarge opportunity for everybody.
As amply documented in the 1968 Kerner Commission report on racial disorders,
when left to their own devices, American institutions in such areas as college
admissions, hiring decisions, and loan ..."
"This Is the Day: The March on Washington is a stirring photo-essay by photographer Leonard Freed documenting the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of August 28, 1963, the historic day on which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the base of the Lincoln Memorial. This book commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the historic march that ultimately led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ..."
"By beginning a conversation that encourages self-examination and compassion, Combined Destinies invites its readers to look at how white Americans have been hurt by the very ideology that their ancestors created. Editors Ann Todd Jealous and Caroline T. Haskell, both experienced psychotherapists skilled at facilitating dialogue about racial issues, are cognizant of the challenges that even the thought of such conversations often present ..."
"Introduce students to key social studies events that changed the course of history With these six softcover texts, your students will explore key historical events that shaped the course of history–The Vietnam War, The Holocaust, Voices of America (The Immigrant Experience), The Great Migration (African American Journey North), The Civil Rights Movement, and Somos Mexicanos (Mexican Americans in the U.S.). Reading Level: 5-6Interest Lev ..."
"The Facts On File Writer's Library includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other indispensable resources for writers, students, and serious readers. From the origins of words and phrases to the meanings of literary terms, the collection provides comprehensive information in a clear, accessible style that is sure to satisfy researchers and browsers alike. These books will be reached for again and again.The Facts On File Dictionary of F ..."
"Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table delves into each event that shaped the African American Civil Rights movement into a monumental part of America's past. The inclusion of comics, articles, photographs and various charts and graphs assists the reader in comprehending every step of this long struggle. This chronological journey through events involving such people as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X brings readers directly into one of t ..."
Emmett Till(Reprint) The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement (Race, Rhetoric, and Media Series) by Devery S. Anderson, JulianBond Paperback, 584 Pages, Published 2017 by University Press Of Mississippi ISBN-13: 978-1-4968-1477-7, ISBN: 1-4968-1477-0
"Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement offers the first, and as of 2018, only comprehensive account of the 1955 murder, the trial, and the 2004-2007 FBI investigation into the case and Mississippi grand jury decision. By all accounts, it is the definitive account of the case. It tells the story of Emmett Till, the fourteen-year-old African American boy from Chicago brutally lynched for a h ..."
"By beginning a conversation that encourages self-examination and compassion, Combined Destinies invites readers to look at how white Americans have been hurt by the very ideology that their ancestors created. Editors Ann Todd Jealous and Caroline T. Haskell, both experienced psychotherapists skilled at facilitating dialogue about racial issues, are cognizant of the challenges that even the thought of such conversations often presents. T ..."
""A group of young men in Jacksonville, Florida, arranged to celebrate Lincoln's birthday in 1900. My brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, and I decided to write a song to be sung at the exercise. I wrote the words and he wrote the music. Our New York publisher, Edward B. Marks, made mimeographed copies for us and the song was taught to and sung by a chorus of five hundred colored school children. "Shortly afterwards my brother and I moved from ..."