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1) Women in the civil rights movement

Author

Hasday, Judy L

Series

Finding a voice

Publisher

Mason Crest Publishers

Pub. Date

Language

English

Description

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Looks at some of the women who performed essential roles in the civil rights movement, including Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett.

2) The life of Ruby Bridges

Author

Raum, Elizabeth

Series

Change maker biographies

Publisher

Amicus

Pub. Date

[2020]

Language

English

Description

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"This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Full-color photographs and a timeline depict each step in the road to change, from Ruby Bridges' early life through her first steps in an all-white school and her struggles against racism. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--

3) Opal Lee and what it means to be free: the true story of the grandmother of Juneteenth

Author

Duncan, Alice Faye

Publisher

Tommy Nelson, an imprint of Thomas Nelson

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

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"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""-- "The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates...