James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a prominent author, lawyer, educator, diplomat, and early civil rights leader. He was also the author of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, originally published anonymously. In 1900 he wrote the lyrics ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Ripples Of Hope: Great American Civil Rights Speeches
 Much more than a desk reference: This compilation is much more than just a desk reference for quotes - it's a thoroughly readable history of the civil rights movement in its leaders' own words. Ripples of Hope is a trove filled with speeches whose famous [... more]
CDN$28.00
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Steve Otfinoski
The story of the rise to prominence of America's most influential black leader. Join Jesse on his extraordinary journey across the American political landscape -- from his days as a young civil rights activist working with Martin Luther King, ... [... more]
Random House |
Steve Fayer
An Oral History of the Civil Rights Movement from the 1950s Through the 1980s In this monumental volume, Henry Hampton, creator and executive producer of the acclaimed PBS series Eyes on the Prize, and Steve Fayer, series writer, draw upon nearly ... [... more]
Random House |
Jim Haskins
W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights "Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in poverty in... Delivering Justice Jim Haskins Benny Andrews [... more]
Random House |
Abraham J. Heschel from HarperCollins Publishers
Abraham J. Heschel, Jewish theologian, Civil Rights activist, and religion author of The Prophets. [... more]
Harper Collins |
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a prominent author, lawyer, educator, diplomat, and early civil rights leader. He was also the author of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, originally published anonymously. In 1900 he wrote the lyrics ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Ruby Dee from HarperCollins Publishers
Not only is Ruby Dee one of the most respected African-American actors of her day, she was also an important part of the civil rights movement. She is probably best known for her role in A Raisin in the Sun, which she performed on both the stage ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Eyes On The Prize Civil Rights Reader
Great Book to Begin Learning: This is a great book to get get a background on the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 60's. I read it when I began trying to learn about the CRM and some of the key players. First Hand Documents Bring You There: When [... more]
CDN$26.00
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Backfire: How the Ku Klux Klan Helped the Civil Rights ...
Backfire: How the Ku Klux Klan Helped the Civil Rights Movem: Terrorism is not a modern phenomenon for the black community. The Ku Klux Klan's use of physical intimidation has been well documented since its inception in 1866. Histories of the origins of [... more]
CDN$20.79
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Voices of Freedom: An Oral History of the Civil Rights ...
Readaable, Even-handed: Fantastic, relavent, engrossing. Important and balanced information and first-hand accounts. Great piece of oral history: Henry Hampton and Steve Fayer have collected a small sampling of civil rights oral history that has yet to [... more]
CDN$34.00
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Civil Rights Chronicle
exceptional view of history: The Civil Rights Chronicle belongs in every library, every school, and every home. This honest look at the enslavement of people is not to be missed. The struggle for independence and freedom is chronicled here for all, black, [... more]
CDN$26.03
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