civil rights

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civil rights

Andrew Young, champion of the poor

1983
Profiles the life of the African-American leader who stood in the forefront of the major civil and human rights movements of our time, served as the ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter administration, and who now serves as the mayor of Atlanta.

Eleanor Roosevelt

first lady and civil rights activist
2013
Presents the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her childhood, education, and marriage to her time as first lady and her work championing women's rights and other causes.

Not a suicide pact

the constitution in a time of national emergency
2006

A history of the civil rights movement

2007
Traces the history of the civil rights movement through interviews with key figures and highlights of pivotal events and moments that have shaped the fight for equality.

The Bill of Rights

1981
1 CASE: 46 facsimiles; teacher's guide.

Freedom or security

the consequences for democracies using emergency powers to fight terror
2003

What are citizens' basic rights?

2007
Teaches younger students the freedoms that are offered in the Bill of Rights, including the freedom of speech and religion.

"In a single garment of destiny"

a global vision of justice
2012
Presents Dr. King's writings on global human rights and liberation.

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