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The
voice that challenged a nation : Marian Anderson and the
struggle for equal rights
by Russell Freedman
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded
by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her
race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington,
D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights
movement of the time.
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Remember
: the journey to school integration
by Toni Morrison
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The
New York Public Library amazing African American history
: a book of answers for kids
by Diane Patrick
Presents questions and answers relating to important periods in African
American history including the Revolution, Civil War, Reconstruction, Migration,
and the Civil Rights Movement.
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Black,
blue, & gray : African Americans in the Civil War
by James Haskins
An historical account of the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil
War.
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Black
voices from Reconstruction, 1865-1877
by John David Smith
Original source documents are woven into a narrative providing the experiences
and points of view of former slaves during the long process of Reconstruction
following the Civil War.
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The
Civil Rights Movement
by Charles Patterson
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Crafts
that celebrate Black history
by Kathy (Katharine Reynolds) Ross
Provides step-by-step instructions for twenty easy crafts which celebrate
the accomplishments of different African Americans, including inventors,
activists, educators, and others.
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The Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History
http://search.eb.com/blackhistory/
This is a comprehensive, easy to navigate website. It includes
an extensive timeline, biographies, articles, and audio/video
clips.
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The AFRO-American Almanac
http://www.toptags.com/aama/
Check out this great resource for African-American History.
You’ll find topics like folk tales, historical documents,
biographies, and events. Read speeches, poetry, and current
issues in the news
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A&E
Black History
http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/
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Scholastic Culture and Change: Black History in America
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/
Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, publish
your own writing, and explore history with the interactive
timeline.
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