civil rights workers

John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s. This book explores Lewis's activism and political career.

Looks at the circumstances surrounding the Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights protesters that worked to address the issue of segregation, discussing the bravery of those involved, describing the racism protestors fought and outlines how peaceful tactics ultimately led to desegregation.

". . . explores [Rosa] Parks's childhood experiences with racism as well as her lifetime of work in the struggle for equality to present a fully realized portrait of a woman who was much more than a timid seamstress who had had enough."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the Alabama African-American woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement.

"In the early 1960s, the civil rights movement brought national attention to the need for equal treatment for African Americans. Activists demonstrated their opposition to unfair Jim Crow laws and racial separation by silently sitting in restaurants and other segregated places. Sit-ins proved that silence and nonviolent resistance can effectively combat injustice. Despite their peaceful intentions, protesters often found themselves targets of people opposed to racial integration. Readers will learn about the factors behind these groundbreaking protests as well as the key civil rights figures who rose to prominence during a turbulent era in United States history."--Provided by publisher.

"[Focuses on] the beliefs and influences that guided [Martin Luther] King [Jr.] as he helped lead the civil rights movement, provides information about the prejudice and racism he fought, and demonstrates his continued impact today"--Amazon.

A member of the Little Rock Nine shares her memories of growing up in the South under Jim Crow.

An introduction to Nina Simone, a jazz legend and civil-rights activist.

Presents a biography of the Nobel Prize-winning civil rights leader who sought nonviolent means to end racial discrimination.

Discusses the life of Rosa Parks, focusing on her work in the fight for Civil Rights in America.