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"""[E]asy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights.""--School Library Journal -- (4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) ""Discussing issues of great importance, the Fight for Black Rights series traces Black Americans' past and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality . . . A well-organized and timely series.""--Booklist -- (2/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)"

Discussing issues of great importance, the Fight for Black Rights series traces Black Americans' past and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality, and it presents the tools available to help affect change. Black Lives Matter discusses the beginnings of the movement, traces the history of discrimination toward Black people in the U.S., and highlights organizations and protests for civil rights. Black Voter Suppression details barriers to voting that Black people have faced in the past and continue to contend with today. Diversity and Entertainment examines the opportunities (or lack thereof) available to Black performers on stage, TV, and in film, criticizing racist practices such as blackface but ending on celebratory note of Black achievement and empowerment. Hidden Black History addresses how the stories and achievements of Black people have often been ignored in the teaching of history and suggests ways to incorporate Black experiences and voices through Black-created art, such as books, movies, and television. Short, clear chapters are accompanied by black-and-white and color photographs and illustrations that show persons and events referred to in the text, with yellow boxes highlighting important individuals and asking readers thoughtful questions to inspire discussions. A time line of events and list of recommended websites and books are included in each title. A well-organized and timely series.--Booklist -- Journal (2/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

[E]asy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights. --School Library Journal -- (4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) Discussing issues of great importance, the Fight for Black Rights series traces Black Americans' past and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality . . . A well-organized and timely series. --Booklist -- (2/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

The six attractive books in this series take on distinct perspectives in the fight for Black rights. Each book provides a bit of history on its topic then addresses current events and movements. Focused less on statistics, stories that include dates and people are used to bring these books to life. Readers will be excited to read about people they are familiar with and intrigued to research historical figures who are unfamiliar. Personal questions interspersed throughout ask readers to identify what they would do in similar situations. These short books are easy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. VERDICT A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights.--School Library Journal -- Journal (4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM) Discussing issues of great importance, the Fight for Black Rights series traces Black Americans' past and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality, and it presents the tools available to help affect change. Black Lives Matter discusses the beginnings of the movement, traces the history of discrimination toward Black people in the U.S., and highlights organizations and protests for civil rights. Black Voter Suppression details barriers to voting that Black people have faced in the past and continue to contend with today. Diversity and Entertainment examines the opportunities (or lack thereof) available to Black performers on stage, TV, and in film, criticizing racist practices such as blackface but ending on celebratory note of Black achievement and empowerment. Hidden Black History addresses how the stories and achievements of Black people have often been ignored in the teaching of history and suggests ways to incorporate Black experiences and voices through Black-created art, such as books, movies, and television. Short, clear chapters are accompanied by black-and-white and color photographs and illustrations that show persons and events referred to in the text, with yellow boxes highlighting important individuals and asking readers thoughtful questions to inspire discussions. A time line of events and list of recommended websites and books are included in each title. A well-organized and timely series.--Booklist -- Journal (2/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)

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Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

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