Harris, Duchess

Summary: "The hip-hop movement began in the 1970s. It included music and other forms of self-expression. Hip-hop music has evolved since then. [...] But it has similar themes and messages. It is still a way for Black people and minorities to express themselves. It continues to bring attention to social issues, such as discrimination and poverty. It has the power to inspire change. Please join me in...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J781.649 HAR

Harris, Duchess

Summary: Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It launched the careers of many African American musicians. Motown music shaped culture and society during the American civil rights movement. The Making of Motown explores the history and legacy of Motown. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J338.761 HAR

Harris, Duchess.

Summary: Aretha Franklin was a legendary singer and activist. Her music helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired many people. Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singer explores her life and legacy. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB FRANKLIN HAR

Harris, Duchess

Summary: "The Thirteenth Amendment is one of the most important acts in the legal history of the United States. It is often said that the amendment abolished slavery. But its legacy is more complicated than that. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery except as a form of punishment. Southerners seized on this loophole. They unjustly arrested thousands of Black people. Black convicts were forced to do...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J325.2609 HAR

Harris, Duchess

Summary: "The March on Washington was the largest protest gathering in the American civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters marched on Washington, DC, in 1963. They demanded equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington and Its Legacy explores the legacy of this iconic march."--Amazon.com

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J323.1196 HAR

Harris, Duchess.

Summary: John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s. This book explores Lewis's activism and political career. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB LEWIS HAR

Harris, Duchess

Summary: In 1941, Japanese forces attacked a US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan and other countries were fighting in World War II. In response to the attack, the US entered the war. US officials rounded up Japanese Americans and forced them into prison camps. This book describes the experiences of Japanese Americans and the effects of the imprisonment. Includes text, images, and back matter,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J940.5317 HAR