race discrimination

". . . tells the stories--too often overlooked--of black millennials struggling, innovating, and flourishing. We meet a former college athlete burdened with mounting debt; a fashion entrepreneur who, like so many of her generation, has left New York for southern cities like Atlanta; a sex worker in Chicago; and an ambitious Republican college student who wrestles with being a black conservative on campus . . . interweaves reflections on defining moments, from Hurricane Katrina to the murder of Michael Brown to the election of Donald Trump. Together, the lives and reflections in these pages offer a portrait of a generation on the brink, tracing their efforts to build their own futures and write their own history"--Provided by publisher.

People of different races and national origins experience intolerance throughout the United States, ranging from discrimination to violence. Explores the history behind these problems, the effects of these issues on society, and ongoing efforts toward preventing racial and cultural intolerance.

A collection of fifteen essays in which a variety of authors examine the philosophical and public policy debates over the issue of affirmative action.

Looks at racial profiling and discrimination, discussing what it is, why it happens, the legalities surrounding racial profiling and more.

Presents first-hand accounts of the experiences of African-American workers from the 1930s through the 1990s, providing insight into the conditions under which they worked and the struggles they waged to improve their lives at work and in society.

After he accidentally injures a teammate during relay race practice, thirteen-year-old Nate and his cousin Rachel travel back in time to meet Jesse Owens, and get a chance to see him run in the 1936 Olympics--and almost lose the Sports Illustrated magazine that is their ticket back to the present.

Explores the work President Lyndon B. Johnson did in order to get the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to pass and become a law in America.

Dramatizes the true story of Ernest Green, the first African American student to graduate from Little Rock High School in 1958. Tells how this young man and eight other black students enrolled in an all white school as part of a phasing in program and faced the injustice of racial discrimination. Documents the protests that occurred, partly instigated when Governor Orval Faubus evoked state rights and brought in the National Guard. Covers President Eisenhower sending in federal troops and eventually the withdrawal of the those troops. Details the additional pressure that Ernest faced since he was the only senior and therefore, the first black African American to graduate. Portrays the hurtful and sometime violent behavior that Ernest and the other students faced from a group of students who were on a mission to rid the school of African Americans. Describes the less than supportive behavior of the of the faculty and school principal. Concludes with Ernest's graduation ceremony which was attended by Dr. Martin Luther King.

Racial discrimination is a significant problem worldwide. Despite the United States' long and painful racial history, the country is today an inclusive society, even as it still struggles to remedy the historical effects of slavery and oppression of people of color. This authoritative book teaches young people what they can do when confronted by racism, providing a history of racial discrimination and its legal and social remedies. This text prescribes safe and effective measures to counteract racism and teach people the values of fairness and equality, featuring Myths and Facts and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Specialist.

An introduction to racism and how to fight it.