In this history of the modern Civil Rights movement, the author focuses on the monumental events that occurred between 1954 (the year of Brown v. the Board of Education) and 1968 (the year that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.

"Describes the people and events of the U.S civil rights movement. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a Little Rock resident, a Freedom Rider, and a Birmingham protester"--Provided by publisher.

The author recounts his experiences with the civil rights movment in mid-20th-century America.

"Although the institution of slavery ended with the US Civil War, racism persisted. Learn about Civil Rights Sit-Ins, the key figures who fought for equality, and the movement's connections to present day"--

"This title will inform readers about the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The title will discuss those involved, such as John F. Kennedy--who spoke about civil rights in 1963--as well as Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and more. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life."--Publisher's website....

"This detailed account explains why 1942 was such an important year in the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

"This detailed account explains why 1954 was such an important year in the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

"The year 1960 was a turning point in the civil rights movement as young Black women and men became peaceful warriors for change. In February, four Black college students known as the Greensboro Four were refused service at a lunch counter in North Carolina ... Desegregation would create a crisis of law and order throughout the South as the decade continued." --

"Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California"--

"The year 1957 was full of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in Georgia with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the helm ... Progress toward equality for Black Americans was slow, but commitment to the movement continued to deepen during the year as the prospect of change seemed possible."--Provided by publisher "The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil...