A fact-based story in which twelve-year-old Ming, on an errand for his father on October 24, 1871, witnesses a shooting in the frontier town of Los Angeles that leads to rioting throughout Chinatown and the deaths of eighteen Chinese men and women.
Looks at the Stamp Act of 1765 as a turning point in U.S. history, explaining what the Stamp Act was, and discussing how the protest against taxation with representation became a rallying cry in the American colonies' quest for independence from England.
When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the value of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.
Offers information about racism, providing an overview of the nature, causes, and history of racism in the United States, and discussing key figures, slavery, hate crimes, and related topics. Includes a time line, list of facts, and other resources.
