african americans

"Freedom-- a shared sacrifice! puts the spotlight on the lives of African American soldiers from western New York during the Civil War. A combination of genealogy research with traditional study of regimental and military history results in a unique book about the soldiers of the Civil War."--Back cover.

After World War I, many African Americans found a welcoming home in Paris while the fight for civil rights continued in the United States. African American soldiers, writers, performers, and activists influenced French society. Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe explores the legacy of African Americans in Paris. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Describes the heroic efforts of the African American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen who served during World War II.

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on events that occurred on the homefront during the World War II years, from 1941 to 1945.

Examines the role a group of African-American pilots, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, had during World War II.

Describes the fifty black sailors who refused to work in unsafe and unfair conditions after an explosion in Port Chicago killed 320 servicemen, and how the incident influenced civil rights.

Examines the Battle of Gettysburg from the viewpoint of the women, German immigrants, and African-Americans who were part of the fight and draws upon memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts to tell the story of the pivotal turnpoint of the Civil War.

Traces the history of America's first African-American paratroopers called the "Triple Nickles" who trained during World War II. Includes photographs, a timeline, and resources.

Presents a graphic novel account of the first African American regiment, called the "Harlem Hellfighters" by their enemies, to fight in World War I, relating the journey these soldiers undertook for a chance to fight for America.

Tells the story of World War II's 5th Platoon, K Company, the first African-American unit to be integrated with a white infantry company since the American Revolution, discussing the challenges African-American soldiers faced in their quest to serve their country, and considering the implications of the integrated units for American society.